Does tennessee allow mail in voting
As of 2021, Tennessee does not allow mail-in voting, also known as absentee voting, for all voters. However, there are some exceptions and limitations:
- Military and overseas voters: Tennessee allows military personnel and overseas voters to request absentee ballots by mail or online.
- Voters with disabilities: Voters with disabilities may request absentee ballots by mail or online.
- Voters 65 and older: Voters 65 and older may request absentee ballots by mail or online.
- Voters with a illness or physical disability: Voters who are unable to vote in person due to illness or physical disability may request absentee ballots by mail or online.
- Voters who are temporarily or permanently unable to vote in person: Voters who are temporarily or permanently unable to vote in person may request absentee ballots by mail or online.
To request an absentee ballot in Tennessee, voters must:
- Fill out the Absentee Ballot Application (available on the Tennessee Secretary of State's website or by contacting their local election office).
- Submit the application by mail, fax, or email to their local election office.
- Receive the absentee ballot by mail.
- Complete and return the absentee ballot by mail or in person to their local election office.
It's worth noting that Tennessee has a relatively restrictive absentee voting law, and voters must provide a valid reason for requesting an absentee ballot. Additionally, absentee ballots must be received by the local election office by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted.
For more information on absentee voting in Tennessee, you can visit the Tennessee Secretary of State's website or contact your local election office.