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Key Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - State and County Primary Election

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Primary elections may be held for state judicial offices and applicable county offices, subject to the call by political parties.

              Deadline to Call Primary                        Monday, August 25, 2025

              Deadline to Rescind Call for Primary    Friday, November 21, 2025

              First Day to Pick Up Petitions                Monday, December 22, 2025

              Qualifying Deadline*                             Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 Noon

                    * This qualifying deadline applies to primary candidates, candidates nominated by

                     caucus, and independent candidates for the offices on the May primary ballot.

              Withdrawal Deadline Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 Noon

              Voter Registration Deadline Monday, April 6, 2026

              Early Voting Period Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 30, 2026

              Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Saturday, April 25, 2026

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Thursday, August 6, 2026 - Primary and General Election

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Primary elections will be held for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate (odd-

numbered districts), Tennessee House, and Republican and Democratic State Executive

Committees. General elections will be held for vacant state judicial offices and applicable county

offices.

              First Day to Pick Up Petitions                 Friday, January 9, 2026

              Qualifying Deadline*                              Tuesday, March 10, 2026,12:00 Noon

                   * This qualifying deadline applies to primary and independent candidates for the

                      offices on the August primary ballot.

              Withdrawal Deadline                              Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 12:00 Noon

              Voter Registration Deadline                   Tuesday, July 7, 2026

              Early Voting                                              Friday, July 17 – Saturday, August 1, 2026

              Absentee Ballot Request Deadline       Monday, July 27, 2026

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - State and Federal General Election

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All candidates (including independents) for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate

(odd-numbered districts), and Tennessee House must follow the qualifying dates for the August

election. For municipal elections held with the November election, the qualifying dates below apply.

               First Day to Pick Up Petitions                Monday, June 22, 2026

               Qualifying Deadline                               Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:00 Noon

               Withdrawal Deadline                             Thursday, August 27, 2026, 12:00 Noon

               Voter Registration Deadline                  Monday, October 5, 2026

               Early Voting                                             Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 29, 2026

               Absentee Ballot Request Deadline       Saturday, October 24, 2026

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The Cumberland County Democrat Party does not endorse candidates until after party primary. This page seeks to inform voters of all candidates who are running for positions as Democrats.

• The Tennessee 6th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives

  • Candidate A

    • Web Site

    • Facebook Page

    • Campaign Contact Info.

  • Candidate B

    • Web Site

    • Facebook Page

    • Campaign Contact Info.

• The Tennessee State Senate

  • Candidate A

  • Candidate B

• The Tennessee State House

  • Candidate A

  • Candidate B

• Cumberland County TN Elected Offices

  • Office, Candidate A

  • Office, Candidate B

• County Mayor

  • Candidate A

  • Candidate B

• County Sheriff

  • Candidate A

  • Candidate B

• County Clerk

  • Candidate A

  • Candidate B

• County Trustee

  • Candidate A

  • Candidate B

• Register of Deeds

  • Candidate A

  • Candidate B

• Road Superintendent

  • Candidate A

  • Candidate B

• School Board (odd)

  • Candidate A

  • Candidate B

• County Commission (all)

  • Candidate A

  • Candidate B