Early voting for the 2018 November 6th Midterms is underway in Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District. Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District includes all of Sullivan, Hawkins, Washington, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Johnson, and Unicoi counties and parts of Jefferson and Sevier County. Voting can be an intimidating and confusing process (especially if it’s your first time), but we believe that an informed and involved community is a strong community, so we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to early voting in Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District.
Scroll to the county you’re registered in to learn where and when you can early vote and what positions you can vote for and to access helpful links specific to your county.
If you’re not sure which county you’re registered in, you can check here: https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/
For voting FAQs and other valuable information, visit the Tennessee Secretary of State website.
Important Voting Dates & Facts
State & Federal General Election: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Early Voting: Wednesday, October 17 – Thursday, November 1, 2018
Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot: Tuesday, October 30, 2018
- Note: Voters age 60 and over can request an absentee ballot based solely on age.
What to Bring to the Polls: A federal or TN state-issued, current OR expired photo ID. This includes:
- Tennessee driver license with your photo
- United States Passport
- Photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
- Photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government
- United States Military photo ID
- Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo
Note: If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail, you need to bring a current acceptable photo ID OR if your photo ID is expired, you must also bring a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address.
What if I bring the wrong kind of ID? If you forget your ID or bring the wrong king of ID, you have the right to a provisional ballot.
For more information on acceptable ID’s, how to obtain an acceptable ID if you do not have one, provisional ballots, and more, visit https://sos.tn.gov/products/elections/what-id-required-when-voting
Carter County
Where & When:
- Carter County Election Office (116 Holston Avenue)
- Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm
- Saturdays 9am – 12pm
Website: Carter County Election Office
Sample Ballot: Carter County Sample Ballot
Cocke County
Where & When:
- Cocke County Election Commission Office (360 E. Main Street, Newport)
- Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm
- Saturdays 8:30am – 12pm
- Thursday, November 1st the polls will remain open until 6pm
Website: Cocke County Administrator of Elections
Sample Ballot: Cocke County Sample Ballot
Greene County
Where & When:
- Election Commission Office (218 N. Main Street, Greeneville)
- Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm
- Saturdays 8:30am – 12pm
Website: Greene County Election Information
Sample Ballot: Greene County Sample Ballot
Hamblen County
Where & When:
- Election Commission Office at Hamblen County Courthouse (511 W. 2nd, Morristown)
- Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm
- Saturdays 8am – 12pm
- Thursday, November 1st the polls will remain open until 6pm
Website: Hamblen County Election Commission
Sample Ballot: Hamblen County Sample Ballot
Hancock County
Where:
- 1st Dist. – Treadway Volunteer Fire Dept. and Comm. Ctr
- 2nd Dist. – Overhome Memories
- 3rd Dist. – Old Hancock H.S.
- 4th Dist. – Panther Creek Fire Dept. and Comm. Ctr.
- 5th Dist. – Alanthus Hill Comm. Ctr.
- 6th Dist. – Hancock County Courthouse
- 7th Dist. – Seal Mathis Comm. Ctr.
Website: Hancock County Election Commission
Sample Ballot: Hancock County Sample Ballot
Hawkins County
Where & When:
- Church Hill Rescue Squad Building (351 W. Main Blvd., Church Hill)
- Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm
- Saturdays 9am – 12pm
- Thursday, November 1st the polls will remain open until 8pm
- Rogersville Courthouse (1st floor of ORIGINAL courthouse)
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
- Saturdays 9am – 12pm
- Thursday, November 1st the polls will remain open until 8pm
Website: Hawkins County Election Commission
Sample Ballot: Hawkins County Sample Ballot
Jefferson County*
Where & When:
- Election Commission Office (931 Industrial Park Rd., Dandridge)
- Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm
- Saturdays 9am – 12pm
- New Market City Hall (1024 Volunteer St., New Market)
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9am – 4pm
- White Pine EMS (1104 Champion Ln., White Pine)
- Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9am – 4pm
- Saturdays 9am – 12pm
Website: Jefferson County Election Commission
Sample Ballot: Jefferson County Sample Ballot
* Only parts of Jefferson County are in TN 1st Congressional District. Check the website if you need to verify your district.
Johnson County
Where & When:
- Election Commission Office (158 Election Ave., Mountain City)
- Mondays 8am – 6pm
- Tuesday – Friday 8am – 5pm
- Saturdays 8am – 12pm
Website: Johnson County Election Commission
Sample Ballot: Johnson County Sample Ballot
Sevier County*
Website: Sevier County Election Commission
* Only parts of Sevier County are in TN 1st Congressional District. Check the website if you need to verify your district.
Sullivan County
Where:
- Election Commission Office (3258 Hwy. 126, Blountville)
- Civic Auditorium (1550 Fort Henry Dr., Kingsport)
- National Guard Armory (611 Bluff City Hwy., Bristol)
When:
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
- Saturdays 9am – 12pm
Website: Sullivan County Election Commission
Sample Ballot: Sullivan County Sample Ballot
Unicoi County
Where & When:
- Unicoi County Election Commission Office (106 Nolichucky Ave)
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
- Tuesday, Oct 30th and Wednesday, Nov 1 9am – 6pm
- Saturdays 9am – 12pm
Email: vote@unicoicountytn.gov
Sample Ballot: Unicoi County Sample Ballot
Washington County
Where:
- Washington County Courthouse (100 E. Main St., Jonesborough)
- Princeton Arts Center (2516 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City)
- Gray Commons (106 Gray Commons Circle, Gray)
When:
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
- Saturdays 9am – 12pm
Website: Washington County Election Commission Office
Sample Ballot: Washing County Sample Ballot