Voter Guide 2026: Early Voting Underway as Tennessee Chooses Its Next Governor

Dickson County voters have until Oct. 29 to cast an early ballot in the Nov. 3 general election.

DICKSON COUNTY — Early voting is underway for Tennessee’s Nov. 3 general election, with the race for governor leading a ballot that also includes congressional contests, state legislative seats and three proposed constitutional amendments.

Voters have until Thursday, Oct. 29, to cast an early ballot. Those who wait until Election Day will vote Tuesday, Nov. 3.

For Dickson County residents, the election will determine who represents them in Tennessee House Districts 69 and 78, as well as the District 23 state Senate seat held by Republican Kerry Roberts.

The governor’s contest headlines this year’s election. Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Democratic nominee Jerri Green, a Memphis city council member, are competing to succeed Gov. Bill Lee, who cannot seek a third consecutive term.

Blackburn and Green secured their parties’ nominations in August. Either would become Tennessee’s first female governor if elected.

The ballot also includes 13 independent candidates for governor, among them Lauren Pinkston and David Hatley.

The winner will lead Tennessee for the next four years, working alongside the General Assembly on the state budget and policies affecting schools, transportation, public safety and other state services.

Closer to home, Republican incumbent Jody Barrett faces Democrat Rachael Murray in Tennessee House District 69. The district includes portions of Dickson County as well as Hickman and Lewis counties.

In District 78, voters will choose between Republican Perry Keenan and Democrat Hillary Capes-Gwinn. That district includes Cheatham County and part of Dickson County. Each voter’s home address determines which House contest appears on their ballot.

In Tennessee Senate District 23, Roberts faces independent candidate David Lee Marcum.

Federal races are also on the ballot. Republican Bill Hagerty and Democrat Marquita Bradshaw are the major-party nominees for U.S. Senate, alongside eight independent candidates.

In the 7th Congressional District, voters will choose among Republican Matt Van Epps, Democrat Darden Copeland and independents Andrew J. Koontz and Lowell Reynolds.

Voters will also consider three proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution. The proposals would expand circumstances in which courts may deny bail before trial, prohibit a state property tax, and expand or clarify constitutional protections for crime victims.

Municipal contests are listed for eligible voters in Burns, Slayden, Vanleer and White Bluff. The races appearing on an individual ballot depend on where the voter lives.

Dickson County’s early voting locations are the Dickson County Election Commission office, 110 Academy Street in Charlotte, and the Dickson County Public Library, 303 Henslee Drive in Dickson.

The county’s posted early voting hours are:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

• Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

• Saturday: 8 a.m.–11 a.m.

Voters casting ballots in person generally must present a photo ID issued by the Tennessee state government or federal government. Acceptable identification may be current or expired.

Residents can review voting information through GoVoteTN or consult the Dickson County Election Commission’s published sample ballot before heading to the polls. The local election office can be reached at 615-671-1146.

Early voting ends Thursday, Oct. 29. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.