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Wondering where to start? Begin by determining if you are already registered to vote.

Register to Vote

Are you registered to vote?

Checking your voter registration status is easy with TurboVote. Visit 国产传媒's TurboVote dashboard and select "Check Your Registration."

What does it mean to register to vote?

In most states, you must register with your state to be eligible to vote in elections. You may only register to vote in one state as registering to vote requires residency in that state. Federal and state elections are operated by the states themselves and each state has unique registration and voting processes.

Register online
Many states offer online voter registration.
Register by mail
You may register to vote by mail using either your state鈥檚 voter registration form or the .
For Tennessee residents:
Register in person
You may register to vote in person at:
- Your state or local election office
- The DMV
- An armed services recruitment center
- State and county public assistance offices

It is important to note that registering to vote by mail or online may require you to vote for the first time in person. Take this into consideration when making your plan for voter registration and voting.

Make your voting plan.

Ask yourself these important questions:

Will I register to vote in Tennessee or in my home state?

Registering to vote at home versus in Tennessee

Many 国产传媒 students move to campus as residents of states outside of Tennessee. By law, no person may vote in more than one jurisdiction. So each student, depending on their unique situation, must decide which state and city they consider their place of residence, which is where they should then be registered to vote.
Residency not only affects which state one will vote in but also in matters of driver licensure, insurance, etc. The Tennessee Secretary of State has . Other states may have different criteria for determining residency.
How to register using your on-campus address
- Choose "Register to Vote" from the menu
- Select your campus address from the list of residence halls
Proof of residency

Students registered to vote in Tennessee by mail who are voting for the first time in Davidson County may need to show proof of residency. Contact Housing and Residential Experience听to request a confirmation of residency letter on university letterhead. The letter of residency should list your specific residence hall and the听physical address of your residence hall听(not your PMB number).
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Will I vote absentee or travel home to vote in person on Election Day?

Voting absentee or by mail

Students may be eligible to request an absentee or mail-in ballot if they are not able to be present at the polls.
Absentee voting
Absentee ballots must be requested in advance for most states. You must keep the deadlines for your state in mind when you make your voting plan.听Find the deadlines to request and submit absentee ballots in the state where you are registered to vote at .
Some states require that absentee ballots be notarized. A number of notaries public work at 国产传媒, and they are happy to help.听.
Vote-by-mail
Instead of absentee voting programs, some states offer vote-by-mail programs. They automatically send ballots to all registered voters in the state before Election Day.听
Visit 听and select 鈥淰ote by Mail鈥� to find out what you need to know to vote by mail in your state.
How to vote absentee or by mail in Tennessee

Tennessee law allows for absentee voting only under certain circumstances. Eligibility for absentee voting is determined by state law and registration for absentee voting is managed by your . All absentee voters who return a ballot for any election must do so by mail.
Check to see if you鈥檙e eligible to vote by mail on听.

How will I keep track of upcoming election dates and deadlines for voter registration and ballot requests?

Election reminders

Many students choose to remain registered to vote in their home state. Due to distance, staying informed and up-to-date on current issues and upcoming elections at home can be challenging.
TurboVote offers an election reminder service. After signing up you'll receive email or text notifications with relevant voting information in advance of an election occurring in your specific zip code.
and select "Get Election Reminders."

What type of ID is required by the state in which I am voting?

Tennessee voter ID laws

All voters must present a federal or Tennessee state ID containing the voter鈥檚 name and photograph when voting at the polls, whether voting early or on Election Day unless an exemption applies. Please note that a 国产传媒 ID or an ID issued by another state will not be accepted.
What if I don鈥檛 have an ID?

If you are a registered voter and do not have a government-issued photo ID, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security will provide you with a photo ID at no charge. Citizens may obtain these IDs at 48 of the Driver Service Centers across the state.
For a photo ID, each applicant must also sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury stating that the individual does not have a valid government-issued photo ID for voting purposes.

How can I manage my election-related stress and anxiety?

Tools for managing election stress

We understand that election season can be nerve-wracking, overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. To help with this stress, 国产传媒 has worked with Lyra Health to offer resources available to the community.
"Coping with Election Stess" webinar for 国产传媒 employees
国产传媒 employees can join a Lyra webinar led by a mental health expert who will offer guidance and answer questions via chat.
In this webinar, you鈥檒l:
- Pick up tips for how to handle stress during the political season
- Learn research-backed strategies for managing difficult emotions
- Find ways to practice self-care
To register, scroll down to the bottom of the Lyra Health toolkit and select "Register Now."

Vote

Every vote counts. Find everything you need to know, from early voting options to Election Day procedures.

Early Voting

If convenience is important to you, consider early voting the next time you go to the polls.

Before most elections, Davidson County provides for registered voters to cast their ballots early. The Early Voting period begins 20 days before an election and usually ends five days before Election Day.

You can select a location convenient to your work or home as there are no assigned locations. Early Voting sites are open during the day, some evenings, and on Saturdays. Wait times, if any, are typically shorter than on Election Day, and if you need to update your address, the process can be completed more quickly than on Election Day.

Getting to the Polls

Most early voting sites can be accessed using public transit. of WeGo bus stops by early voting locations.

A list of bus stops to reach early voting locations can be found by clicking the 鈥�+鈥� below.

Public Transit Options for Early Voting Sites

Bellevue Library
720 Baugh Road, Nashville 37221
Line Name: West End
Line Number: 3
Stop Name: BAUGH RD & SHEFFIELD SQ WB
Stop Name: BAUGH RD & GREEN MEADOWS EB
Bordeaux Library
4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville 37218
Line Name: Whites Creek
Line Number: 14
Stop Name: FAIRVIEW DR & CLARKSVILLE PK WB
Stop Name: CLARKSVILLE PIKE & E FAIRVIEW DR
Casa Azafr谩n Community Center
2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville 37211
Line Name: NOLENSVILLE PIKE
Line Number: 52
Stop Name: GLENROSE STATION
Green Hills Library
3701 Benham Avenue, Nashville 37215
Line Name: 12TH AVENUE SOUTH
Line Number: 17
Stop Name: GLEN ECHO RD & BENHAM AVE EB
Line Name: HILLSBORO
Line Number: 7
Stop Name: HILLSBORO PIKE & GRAYBAR LN
Hermitage Library
3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage 37076
Line Name: LEBANON PIKE
Line Number: 6
Stop Name: *OLD HICKORY BLVD & CENTRAL PIKE
*Closest stop is 1.1 miles from site
Hillwood High School
6215 Hickory Valley Road, Nashville 37205
Line Name: WEST END
Line Number: 3
Stop Name: HARDING PIKE & DAVIDSON RD WB
Stop Name: HARDING PIKE & CLAREDON AVE EB
*Closest stop is 1.1 miles from site
Lentz Public Health Center
2500 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville 37209
Line Name: CHARLOTTE PIKE
Line Number: 50
Stop Name: CHARLOTTE AVE & 26TH AVE
Line Name: THOMPSON - WEDGEWOOD
Line Number: 77
Stop Name: 28TH AVE & CHARLOTTE AVE
Madison Library
610 Gallatin Pike South, Madison 37115
Line Name: GALLATIN PIKE
Line Number: 56
Stop Name: MADISON STATION
Line Name: MADISON
Line Number: 76
Stop Name: MADISON STATION

Metro Office Building
800 President Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville 37210
Line Name: NOLENSVILLE PIKE
Line Number: 52
Stop Name: FULTON STATION
Line Name: MURFREESBORO PIKE
Line Number: 55
Stop Name: FULTON STATION
Line Name: Airport
Line Number: 18
Stop Name: LAFAYETTE ST & 4TH AVE S WB

South Inglewood Community Center
1624 Rebecca Street, Nashville 37216听听
Line Name: SHELBY
Line Number: 4
Stop Name: RIVERSIDE DR & DORCHESTER AVE
Stop Name: RIVERSIDE DR & PORTER RD SB
Stop Name: PORTER RD & RIVERSIDE DR EB

Southeast Library
5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Antioch 37013
Line Name: MURFREESBORO PIKE
Line Number: 55
Stop Name: HICKORY HOLLOW PL & HICKORY HOLLOW

Voting on Election Day

Check your polling location before heading out to cast your vote.

On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling location. If you are registered to vote in Tennessee and live on campus, be sure to before heading to the polls on Election Day. 国产传媒 falls into two different districts:

Most students registered with an address on the Martha Rivers Ingram Commons will vote on Election Day at Murrell School ().
Most students registered with an address on main campus will vote on Election Day at Eakin Elementary ().

The addresses provided above are general information. Your specific Election Day polling location is determined by the address that you used to register to vote. Use the to find your specific polling location.

Getting to the Polls

On Election Day, public transit via the will be free all day for any trip within Davidson County to encourage voter turnout. Riders on Election Day just need to board buses to access the free trips as no special measures are necessary to ride at no cost. 听听