Restoration of Voting Rights
Article 4, §2 of the Tennessee Constitution provides that the Tennessee legislature may deny the right to vote to persons convicted of "infamous" crimes. Pursuant to this provision in the Tennessee Constitution, the Tennessee legislature has excluded individuals convicted of various felonies from the right of suffrage.
The manner in which a person may restore forfeited voting right depends upon the crime committed and the year in which the conviction occurred. If your conviction has been expunged, you should answer, ‘No,’ on the voter registration form when asked if you have a felony conviction.
Click HERE for the complete guide that outlines conditions and procedures thru which individuals who have forfeited their rights may regain them.
Eligibility for Voting Rights Restoration
Flowchart of Restoration Process
Below is a quick link to forms outlined in the guide above and specific to the conditions of the felony. (click on a form below)
Please bring a certified copy of the completed Court Order, your photo identification, and sworn statement (if required) to the Sumner County Election Office. In addition, a voter registration form is required and can be completed at our office at the time of your visit.
Please note you must be registered in the state of Tennessee 30 days prior to an election in order to be eligible to vote.