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Voter Engagement Resources!

State and County Primary Election
May 5th, 2026

The State and County Primary Election are right around the corner! 

 

There is plenty at stake during a primary election, and it's important we make sure our values are represented by the primary candidates that will move on to the General Election in August.

So let’s get a plan together today!

Step 1: Check Your Registration Status and Voter District

Are you one of the more than 600,000 voters in Shelby County? Not sure? No worries—check your status here. If you’re not yet a 901 voter, registering online is a breeze and only takes a few minutes.

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Be sure to check your registration before the registration deadline on Monday April 6th, 2026.

Step 2: See What’s On the Ballot

The May 5th State and County Primary Election includes the County Mayor, Counry Commissioners 1-13, County Sheriff, County Clerk, various Court Clerks positions, and more!​​​​

Step 3: Make Your Voting Plan

Let’s map it out:

  • When will you be voting?

  • Where will you be voting?

  • And who are you going with?

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Here’s what you need to know:

  • Early Voting: Wednesday, April 15 - Thursday, April 30, 2026​​​

    • A perk of early voting, is you can go to any location to cast your ballot!

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  • Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Tuesday April 25, 20246

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  • Election Day: May 5, 2026, 7am-7pm​

    • Remember, if you decide to vote on Election Day, you must go to your assigned precinct, which you can find here.

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Rides to the Polls​

If you need a ride to the polls, you can call this NAACP Hotline to request a ride from a volunteer. You can also call the line to let them know you want to sign-up to give rides to voters.

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  • NAACP Ride to the Poll Number: 901-521-1343​​

Step 4: Spread the word!

The best part of voting is getting others to vote with you. If you have not yet joined in on one of our voter engagement events, there's still time! We have "Menu of Action" with plenty of opportunities to get engaged all over the city.

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Check out our calendar for upcoming actions and / or sign-up your organiztion now for one or more actions to make a direct impact on voter turnout!

 

Contact ron@micahmemphis.org for more details.​​

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Done!  

That's all there is to it. To create the Beloved Community in Tennessee, we need elected leaders who represent our values and we can make that happen at the ballot box. 

​​​Election Protection Information

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If you or someone you know, or if you see someone else experiencing a voting issue, report it to the Election Protection Hotline. Any reports from Tennessee will be directed to Organize Tennessee, who will work with partners and a team of pro bono lawyers to review and address issues in real time. 

 

The hotline is also available in Spanish, Asian Languages, and Arabic:

  • English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)

  • Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682)

  • Asian Languages: 1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683)

  • Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287)

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You can also contact Disability Rights Tennessee at 1-800-342-1660 to report any disability-related voting issues. The Election Protection Hotline will have different operating hours each day, so if someone does not answer immediately, please leave a message and a legal volunteer will call you back as soon as possible.

 

See you at the polls!

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