The final Election Day of 2026 is almost here for voters in Shelby County and a number of important races will be on the ballot for local voters.
Voters across Tennessee will select a new governor, ushering in the first woman to hold the office, as well as vote on one the state's two U.S. Senate seats.
The federal general election will also give Shelby County voters the chance to select at least two new U.S. Congress members. Two of thethree recently re-drawn U.S. House districts that stretch into the Memphis area, districts 5 and 9, have no incumbent in the race.
This page will be continually updated through the Nov. 3 elections, so make sure to check back soon for more election-related information.
When are the next elections in Memphis and Shelby County?
Election Day is Nov. 3.
Early voting will run
from Oct. 14-29. You can also request an absentee ballot, if you meet certain qualifications, through Oct. 15.
What races are on the ballot on Nov. 3?
Voters in Memphis and Shelby County will be voting on a variety of local, state and federal races, depending on exactly where you live.
Federal races
Following the August primary narrowing down candidates and selecting party nominees, November's general election will feature four federal races: U.S. Representative in Districts 5, 8 and 9, and U.S. Senator for Tennessee.
The state's Senate seat could be grabbed by Democratic nominee Marquita Bradshaw or Republican nominee Bill Hagerty, the incumbent to the seat, or any one of the Independent candidates running.
Charlie Hatcher (R) and Chaz Molder (D) will face off for District 5, David Kustoff (R) and Heidi Kuhn (D) for District 8 and Brent Taylor (R) and Justin J. Pearson (D) for District 9.
State races
Several state offices will also be decided on Nov. 3.
Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green won the Democratic nomination for governor in August and Marsha Blackburn won the Republican nomination, setting Tennessee up to, likely, see it's first female governor. The race includes multiple Independent candidates as well.
The following Tennessee General Assembly races will also be on the ballot for Shelby County voters. The majority of the following races are uncontested:
- Senate District 29
- Senate District 31
- Senate District 33
- House of Representatives District 83
- House of Representatives District 84
- House of Representatives District 85
- House of Representatives District 86
- House of Representatives District 87
- House of Representatives District 88
- House of Representatives District 91
- House of Representatives District 93
- House of Representatives District 95
- House of Representatives District 96
- House of Representatives District 97
- House of Representatives District 98
- House of Representatives District 99
Municipal races
Voters in several Memphis suburbs will also have a chance to weigh in on local races ― though many of the follow races are uncontested.
Bartlett:
- Mayor
- Bartlett Alderman, Position 1
- Bartlett Alderman, Position 2
- Bartlett Alderman, Position 3
- Bartlett School Board, Position 2
- Bartlett School Board, Position 4
Collierville:
- Collierville Alderman, Position 1
- Collierville Alderman, Position 2
- Collierville Alderman, Position 4
- Collierville School Board, Position 2
- Collierville School Board, Position 4
Germantown:
- Mayor
- Germantown Alderman, Position 1
- Germantown Alderman, Position 2
- Germantown School Board, Position 2
- Germantown School Board, Position 4
Lakeland:
- Mayor
- Commissioner (vote for two)
- Lakeland School Board (vote for three)
Millington:
- Millington Alderman, Position 1
- Millington Alderman, Position 2
- Millington Alderman, Position 3
- Millington Alderman, Position 4
- Millington School Board, Position 2
- Millington School Board, Position 4
- Millington School Board, Position 6
Election season news you should know about
Here are a few other stories to keep you up-to-date on local election-related news:
- TJ Hardaway ends write-in campaign to keep TN House District 93 seat
- After redistricting, Memphis voters on a national stage during midterms
- What do Tennessee gubernatorial candidates think about school vouchers?
- Shelby County voters chose local continuity, change in federal office in August elections
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Elections are almost here in Memphis, Shelby County. Key dates, races
