Q: What is your mailing address?
A: Shelby County Election Commission
150 Washington Avenue, Suite 205
Memphis, TN 38103-199
Q: Where is your office located and what hours are you open?
A: Shelby County Election Commission
150 Washington Avenue, Suite 205
Memphis, TN 38103-1999
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Q: What is my Ward/PCT and where do I go vote?
A: Call 545-4123 or 545-3836 and provide your address. The district and voting location will then be given to you.
Q: Am I still registered?
A: Call 545-4123 or 545-3836 in order to find out the status of your voter registration (e.g. Whether or not your are currently registered.).
Q: How do I get an absentee ballot?
A: Mail a letter requesting an Absentee Ballot to:
980 Nixon Avenue
Memphis, TN 38134
The letter must include the following information:
- Voter's name as it appears on the registration
- Voter's address as it appears on the registration
- Social security number or registration number
- Election voter wants to vote in
- Reason voter is requesting an absentee ballot
- Address where ballot is to be mailed
- Voter's signature
Q: Why must I state a reason to get an absentee ballot?
A: It is State Law that a reason is provided in a request for an absentee ballot.
Q: When can I request a ballot and when does the ballot have to arrive at the Election Commission office?
A: Written requests will be accepted no earlier than 90 days prior to an election and no less than 9 days before the election.
The application for the Absentee Ballot must be in the Shelby County Election Commission office no less than 7 days before the election.
Q: Where can I go vote early and what are the times?
A: The early voting locations will also be published in the newspaper near the time of the election. Specific times for each location will be published in the newspaper during the early voting period.
Q: Do I have to vote at the closest site to my home when I vote early?
A: The early voter does NOT have to vote at a particular location. Voting can be done at the most convenient location.
Q: Do I have to declare a party?
A: It is only necessary to declare a political party when you vote in a Republican/Democratic primary.
Q: How do I get a replacement voter registration card?
A: You can request a replacement card in writing. Send your request to:
150 Washington Avenue, Suite 205
Memphis, TN 38103-1999
Include the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Signature
You may also request the replacement card in person at any of the normal registration centers. If requesting the replacement card in person, you must have a driver's license or other documentation with a verifiable address.
Q: I have recently moved. How do I update my address with the Shelby County Election Commission?
A: In order to update your address, please complete and follow the instructions on the Mail-In Application for Voter Registration Form.
