Voters, Citizens, Candidates & Friends
Our office has moved to 1019 Union School Rd
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Election:
State Judicial Primary, Sumner County Primary and City of Portland Sales and Use Tax Referendum
 | Voter Information |
Monday, April 6, 2026 is the last day to register to be eligible to vote in the May Primary. Registrations if mailed must be postmarked on or before that date. To use the online registration system you must have a TN drivers license. To register online click HERE
Early Voting period: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 thru Thursday, April 30, 2026
Early Voting calendar with times and locations click HERE
First day to request an absentee ballot: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Last day to request and mail an absentee ballot: Saturday, April 25, 2026
To view a copy of the Condensed Sample Ballot, click HERE
Thursday Aug 6, 2026 Election:
Federal and State Primary, State Judicial and Sumner County General
 | Candidate Information |
To view a current list of candidates, please refer to the State of Tennessee Division of Elections website click HERE
AUGUST 6, 2026 CANDIDATE PETITION REPORT (report reflects only petitions pulled in Sumner Co.)
 | Registering or updating voter records |
If you have moved to Sumner County from any other county in TN or from another state you will be required to complete a new registration to be eligible to vote in Sumner County. The registration deadline is 30 days prior to each election. TCA 2-2-109 (a) You are welcome to register in person, go online, or use printable form as well as register when at the DMV.
Below, click on the Blue Register to Vote icon above to start the online process. Otherwise, you can use the printable version and mail or bring to our office. Either method can be also be used to make name or address changes to your existing registration.
To confirm whether you are registered click HERE, or call our office 615-452-1456 to confirm and obtain a duplicate voter card if needed.
Printable Voter Registration Application Form
Frequently Asked Questions
- Check Your Voter Status with Voter Lookup (updated weekly by State Election office)
- Check Your Legislative District Status with TN District Lookup (updated weekly by State Election office) Just input your home address to obtain the most current information.
- What is required for voting?
- Does my employer have to let me off work?
- Do I have to show up to vote?
- Find Your Polling Location
- Update voter Registration/Address Change/Name Change
- Absentee Voting link to the TN Division of Elections (including all reasons for voting absentee)
- Absentee Ballot Request Form (fillable)
- Military/Overseas Voting
- Military/Overseas Form 76
- Are you required to register by political party in Tennessee?
- Restore Voting Rights
- Purging Voter Registration
- In case of death how is a registration purged?
- Is my voter registration public record?
- Physician's Statement (Dr. Certified form)
- How to Read & Use Your Voter Registration Card
Tennessee Honor Vote Program
Dedicate your vote to those who are serving or have served in the U.S. Military. For more information click HERE
2026 ELECTION DATES
May 5, 2026
August 6, 2026
November 3, 2026
Click on specific election above for more information.
Safe voting and election integrity are our top priorities!
COMMISSION MEETING INFORMATION:
The Sumner County Election Commission meets monthly, the second Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm unless otherwise specified.
NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION COMMISSION MEETINGS
AGENDAS & MINUTES CLICK HERE
How to signup for public comments CLICK HERE
Hours and Holidays CLICK HERE
SUMNER COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION:
M. Allen Ehmling, Chairman Republican Appointment
615-390-0022 elections@sumnercountytn.gov
Denise D. Shepherd, Secretary Democratic Appointment
615-440-0579 elections@sumnercountytn.gov
Patricia D. Collins, Member Democratic Appointment
312-371-4859 elections@sumnercountytn.gov
J. Michael Fussell, Member Republican Appointment
615-351-9905 elections@sumnercountytn.gov
Jeffery B. Hulsey, Member Republican Appointment
615-347-1854 elections@sumnercountytn.gov
Lori D. Atchley, Administrator of Elections
615-452-1456 latchley@sumnercountytn.gov
Contact us:
Sumner County Election Commission
1019 Union School Rd
Gallatin, TN 37066
Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: (615) 452-1456
Fax: (615) 230-6147
E-mail: elections@sumnercountytn.gov
Map & Directions
Serve your community as a poll worker
Interested in serving your community as a Poll Worker? For information call (615) 452-1456 or email to pollworker@sumnercountytn.gov or click below.
To sign up CLICK HERE
Tennessee Ranked #1 in the Country when it comes to Election Integrity for the 4th consecutive year!
The Heritage Foundation ranked us the top in the nation when it comes to protecting your vote.
To get more information on this honor click HERE