Next Election: August 1, 2024





State and Federal Primary and Sumner County General 


  Candidate Information 



  • First day to pick up a candidate qualifying petition is Monday, Feb 5, 2024
  • Candidate qualifying deadline is NOON, Thursday, April 4, 2024
  • Withdrawal deadline is NOON, Thursday, April 11, 2024
  • Petitions for those interested in running in the Primary as well as those running as an independent
    share the same deadlines listed above.  Potential candidates should file their Appointment of Political
    Treasurer form before raising or spending any money.  Additional candidate information is located
    under our RESOURCES  tab.  See the  
    AUGUST FACTSHEET 
     for list of offices on the ballot

        AUGUST 1, 2024 CANDIDATE PETITION REPORT  

                

  •      Voter Information  
  •       Register to vote by July 2, 2024

  • Early voting period is July 12-27, 2024.  You may appear at any of the sites available to cast your ballot for the August election.  
  • Absentee ballots can be requested starting May 3rd.  If you need an absentee ballot, please call our office or you can print out an absentee ballot request  form.  
  • The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Thursday, July 25, 2024. 


                                                  

             Register Now!!


HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE -  

Click on the Blue Register to Vote icon above to start the online process.  You can also make name or address changes to your existing registration.

 Below you can choose to print a form to register or make changes and mail to our office,

Presidential Preference Primary, Sumner County Primary
and City of Hendersonville Sales Tax Referendum

 
Absentee ballot can now be requested for the March Election  Final Election Results 
    Early and Absentee
      Election Day Summary

        Precinct by Precinct

        


 

Frequently Asked Questions


    




2024 UPCOMING ELECTIONS
August 1, 2024
 click here
November 5, 2024 click here
Key dates for 2024 Elections


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
615-390-0022; aehmling@mperlaw.com
Republican Appointment

Denise D. Shepherd, Secretary
615-440-0579; elections@sumnercountytn.gov
Democratic Appointment

Patricia D. Collins, Member
312-371-4859; elections@sumnercountytn.gov
Democratic Appointment

J. Michael Fussell, Member
615-351-9905; elections@sumnercountytn.gov
Republican Appointment

Jeffery B. Hulsey, Member
615-347-1854; elections@sumnercountytn.gov
Republican Appointment

Lori D. Atchley, Administrator of Elections
615-452-1456; latchley@sumnercountytn.gov

Contact us: 
Sumner County Election Commission
355 North Belvedere Drive, Rm 106
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 .

Poll Worker Factsheet

 

Voter Fraud Hotline
877-850-4959


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The Heritage Foundation ranked us the top in the nation when it comes to protecting your vote.  

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