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Early Voting Begins October 14, But What’s on the Ballot?

Early voting for the State and Federal General Election begins Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and runs through Thursday, October 29, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 

Elections will be held for Governor, Constitutional Amendments, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives District 9, Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 & 94, and Municipal elections for Grand Junction and Hickory Valley.

A paper ballot is now printed out for each voter. The voter will make their selection using a blue or black ink pen and then deposit their ballot into a scanner, which will scan and record the votes.

Early voting runs October 14th – 29th, at the Hardeman County Election Commission office, 227 Lucy Black Road, in Bolivar. Early voting hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Election Day voting is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST. Click here to find your voting location, and call the Election Day Hotline with questions and to report fraud.

If you have questions about the election, contact the Hardeman County Election Commission at (731) 658-4751.

You may find a sample of the ballot below.


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