As of May 7, 2026 Sumner County congressional district boundaries are now divided between the 6th and 7th districts.  For additional information click here  

To locate your congressional district click here

Effective immediately petitions for the 6th and 7th Congressional Districts may be picked with a qualifying deadline date of NOON, May 15, 2026.  

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Election:
State Judicial Primary, Sumner County Primary and City of Portland Sales and Use Tax Referendum

Unofficial Results

Early and Absentee
29 of 29 Precincts
Precinct Summary
EARLY VOTING RESULTS FOR MAY 5, 2026 ELECTION

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.) 

       Voter Information

• Last day to register to vote to be eligible to vote in the primary is Tuesday July 7th,2026.
• First day to request an absentee ballot is Friday, May 8th, 2026.
• Last day to request an absentee ballot is Monday, July 27th, 2026.
• Early Voting will start July 17th and run thru August 1st.  Schedule and locations to follow. 
  
  

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) 
• 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