The next major statewide Tennessee election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Key election dates

  • General statewide election (governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state legislature and other state/local offices): November 3, 2026.
  • Gubernatorial and other party primaries : August 6, 2026.

Whatā€™s on the ballot in 2026?

  • Governor of Tennessee (open seat; current governor Bill Lee is termā€‘limited and cannot run again).
  • Likely contests for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate, Tennessee House, plus some judicial retention elections and possible constitutional amendments on the November ballot.

Local Tennessee elections

  • Many Tennessee cities and towns also line up their municipal elections with November 3, 2026, while some hold earlier 2026 dates (for example, certain cities use May, June, or August 2026).
  • Because local dates vary, checking your county election commission or the stateā€™s official GoVoteTN voter information portal is the safest way to confirm your specific city or county election day and sample ballot.

Quick forum-style note

For anyone asking ā€œwhen is the Tennessee election,ā€ most people mean the big general election in 2026, which lands on November 3, a Tuesday as usual, with primaries in early August. Turnout and candidate fields are expected to be closely watched given recent political shifts and ongoing national attention on statewide races.

TL;DR: Tennesseeā€™s next big statewide election day is November 3, 2026 , with primaries on August 6, 2026 ; check local officials or GoVoteTN for your exact local election details.

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