Tennessee elections, 2022

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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in Tennessee, including theoffices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia,election dates, andfrequently asked questions.

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Election dates

Statewide election dates in Tennessee are listed below. For more dates, please see theelections calendar.

Statewide election dates

August 4, 2022: Primary
November 8, 2022: General election


Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of Tennessee elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:

Tennessee elections, 2022
OfficeElections?More information
U.S. Senate
U.S. HouseClick here
Congress special election
GovernorClick here
Other state executive
State SenateClick here
State HouseClick here
Special state legislative
State Supreme CourtClick here
Intermediate appellate courtsClick here
School boardsClick here
Municipal governmentClick here
Recalls
Ballot measuresClick here
Local ballot measuresClick here

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Noteworthy elections

Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.

Statewide ballot measures

See also:Tennessee 2022 ballot measures
TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Add right-to-work law to state constitution

Approveda

1,141,941 (70%)

494,239 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Provide process and line of succession for acting governor

Approveda

1,176,297 (75%)

400,109 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Repeal language allowing slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishments

Approveda

1,294,296 (80%)

333,071 (20%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Remove a constitutional provision stating that religious ministers cannot be elected to the Legislature

Approveda

1,020,981 (63%)

593,461 (37%)


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Voting information

See also:Voting in Tennessee

General election

Election information inTennessee: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 11, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 11, 2022
  • Online: Oct. 11, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 1, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 1, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: N/A
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 19, 2022 to Nov. 3, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A


Primary election

Election information inTennessee: Aug. 4, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: July 5, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by July 5, 2022
  • Online: July 5, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: July 28, 2022
  • By mail: Received by July 28, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: N/A
  • By mail: Received by Aug. 4, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

July 15, 2022 to July 30, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

Photo ID

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A


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Redistricting following the 2020 census

See also:Redistricting in Tennessee after the 2020 census

Congressional map comparison

Below are the congressional maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Tennessee Congressional Districts
until January 2, 2023

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Tennessee Congressional Districts
starting January 3, 2023

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State Senate map

Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Tennessee State Senate Districts
until November 7, 2022

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Tennessee State Senate Districts
starting November 8, 2022

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State House map

Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Tennessee State House Districts
until November 7, 2022

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Tennessee State House Districts
starting November 8, 2022

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