Conexión Américas wants to ensure that you have a plan to safely cast your ballot. Below we have prepared a plan to make sure you’re ready for early voting October 14-29, or Election Day on November 3rd.
Voting Plan
It’s quick and easy! Register to vote in Tennessee here. The voter registration deadline is October 5.
Visit https://www.govotetn.com for the most updated information about voting in Tennessee. It’s the easiest way for Tennessee voters to find their Election Day polling locations, view and mark sample ballots, see their elected officials, districts and county election commission information as well as access online election results through the GoVoteTN app.
For our amigos casting their ballots in Davidson County, please visit the Nashville Election Commission website for more county-specific information.
You may be eligible to vote by mail. Voters with underlying medical conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 can use this reason. A doctor’s statement is not required. You should request a vote-by-mail ballot ASAP – no later than two weeks before the request deadline. The deadline to request an absentee ballot in Tennessee is October 27, so you should have really requested your mail-in ballot no later October 13 to ensure that there are no problems. Request a mail-in ballot from the Davidson County Election Commission.
Another low-risk voting option during the pandemic is to vote early! Early voting provides a variety of voting options, creating less crowded polling environments as well as more time to cast your ballot. Early voting in Tennessee begins on October 14 and ends on October 29. Check out Davidson County’s early voting schedule to find an early voting polling location near you! We will be hosting early voting at Casa Azafrán and would love to see you there!
As we continue to participate in VoteEarlyTN, a nonpartisan, first-of-its-kind initiative to promote early voting this year, we are excited to announce that we have officially adopted Tuesday, October 27, as our day to vote early—stay tuned!
You should always know your voting rights before casting your ballot. Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights from the ACLU’s comprehensive voting rights guide.
Remember that under federal law, voters who have difficulty reading or writing English may receive in-person assistance at the polls from the person of their choice. You can bring a family member, friend, or other person of your choice to assist you at the polls. This person cannot be the voter’s employer, an agent of the voter’s employer, or an agent or officer of the voter’s union.
Call 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682 for voter assistance in Spanish.
How to safely cast your ballot
Early Voting
OCTOBER 14-29
If you are voting early, you can choose from a variety of polling locations to best suit your needs. Polling location hours will vary during early voting. Please see the Davidson County Early Voting schedule to see when polling locations will be open.
Now that you know where your early voting location is, you need to make sure that you have reliable transportation to get there!
If you are unable to drive yourself to your polling location, you may be able to request an absentee ballot. Absentee ballot requirements can be found here. Remember that the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot in Tennessee is October 27, so you should have really requested your ballot no later October 13 to ensure that there are no problems.
If you are unable to drive yourself to your polling location and are not eligible to request an absentee ballot, please ask a trusted family member or friend to drive you to your polling location.
Take time to educate yourself about candidates on your ballot! You can find a sample ballot for your area using vote411.org’s personalized ballot information here.
For those voting in Davidson County, a sample ballot can be found here.
You must present a photo ID with your name and photograph at your polling location. Examples of acceptable photo IDs include:
- Tennessee driver’s license
- U.S. Passport
- Tennessee Department of Safety photo ID
- U.S. Military photo ID (active or retired)
- Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit with your photo
- Any photo ID issued by the Federal or Tennessee state government.
Please note that these photo IDs may be expired, unless you are voting in Davidson County for the first time. Additionally, please note that photo IDs issued outside of Tennessee may not be used.
Learn more about the photo ID requirements here.
Also remember to bring your mask! Masks are required at all polling locations to ensure that everyone is able to safely vote.
This year, voting will be taking place using touchless voting technology. Here is what you can expect to do at your polling location to cast your vote:
- Insert paper ballot: Insert the blank paper ballot given to you by the Poll Official.
- Make selections: Make your selections on the screen, using the disposable marking device provided.
- Review & print: Review your choices on the screen and make changes, if necessary. Tap PRINT and remove your ballot. Review your marked paper ballot.
Cast your vote: Insert your marked paper ballot face down in the secure scanner.
Election Day
NOVEMBER 3
If you are voting on Election Day, November 3rd, please note that you must vote at your designated polling location. Tennessee voters can find their polling location by downloading the GoVoteTN app. If you live in Davidson County, you can use this Polling Location Finder from the Nashville Election Commission. On November 3, all polling locations in Davidson County will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Now that you know where your polling location is, you need to make sure that you have reliable transportation to get there!
If you are unable to drive yourself to your polling location, you may be able to request an absentee ballot. Absentee ballot requirements can be found here. Remember that the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot in Tennessee is October 27, so you should have really requested your ballot no later October 13 to ensure that there are no problems.
If you are unable to drive yourself to your polling location and are not eligible to request an absentee ballot, please ask a trusted family member or friend to drive you to your polling location. You can also use the Lyft’s promotional code 2020VOTE to receive 50% off one ride up to $10 to any polling location on Election Day.
Take time to educate yourself about candidates on your ballot! You can find a sample ballot for your area using vote411.org’s personalized ballot information here.
For those voting in Davidson County, a sample ballot can be found here.
You must present a photo ID with your name and photograph at your polling location. Examples of acceptable photo IDs include:
- Tennessee driver’s license
- U.S. Passport
- Tennessee Department of Safety photo ID
- U.S. Military photo ID (active or retired)
- Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit with your photo
- Any photo ID issued by the Federal or Tennessee state government.
Please note that these photo IDs may be expired, unless you are voting in Davidson County for the first time. Additionally, please note that photo IDs issued outside of Tennessee may not be used.
Learn more about the photo ID requirements here.
Also remember to bring your mask! Masks are required at all polling locations to ensure that everyone is able to safely vote.
This year, voting will be taking place using touchless voting technology. Here is what you can expect to do at your polling location to cast your vote:
- Insert paper ballot: Insert the blank paper ballot given to you by the Poll Official.
- Make selections: Make your selections on the screen, using the disposable marking device provided.
- Review & print: Review your choices on the screen and make changes, if necessary. Tap PRINT and remove your ballot. Review your marked paper ballot.
Cast your vote: Insert your marked paper ballot face down in the secure scanner.