Franklin County voters can begin casting ballots Wednesday, Oct. 14, for the Nov. 3, 2026, state and federal general election. The county’s early voting period continues through Thursday, Oct. 29, with two Saturday sessions and one extended weekday available.
Early voting will take place at the Franklin County Election Commission, 839 Dinah Shore Boulevard in Winchester. Most weekday voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to the commission’s October calendar.
Saturday voting is scheduled for Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon. On Monday, Oct. 26, the office will remain open for early voting until 5:30 p.m. All times are Central. No Sunday voting sessions are listed.
Tennessee voters generally must show an accepted federal or Tennessee-issued photo ID when voting in person, unless an exemption applies. Accepted forms include a Tennessee driver’s license with a photo, a U.S. passport or a military photo ID. College student IDs and driver’s licenses from other states are not accepted.
Residents with questions about identification, their registration or where to vote can contact the Franklin County Election Commission at 931-967-1893. The county election webpage also provides links to sample ballots, voter information and the full early voting calendar.
Those waiting until Election Day will vote at their assigned local precinct on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Sources: Franklin County early voting calendar; Franklin County Election Commission; Tennessee voter ID requirements.
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