Vote safely and securely by mail
A clear guide to absentee voting in Tennessee.
Tennessee requires voters to meet an approved reason to vote absentee by mail. Confirm that you qualify, request your ballot on time, and return it early enough to be received.
Qualifications and deadlines are set by state law and may change. Always review the current official guidance for the election in which you plan to vote.
Common Reasons Voters May Qualify
Age 60 or Older
Registered Tennessee voters who are sixty years of age or older may vote absentee by mail.
Away from the County
You may qualify if you will be outside the county during the entire early-voting period and all day on Election Day.
Illness, Disability, or Caregiving
You may qualify if you cannot appear because you are hospitalized, ill, or physically disabled—or if you care for someone who is.
This is not the complete list of qualifying reasons. Review the full Tennessee eligibility guide before requesting a ballot.
How to Vote Absentee by Mail
1. Confirm Eligibility
Review every qualification and any documentation requirements on the Secretary of State’s current guide.
2. Request Your Ballot
A request may generally be submitted no earlier than 90 days before an election and no later than 10 days before Election Day. Check the dates for your election.
3. Return It by Mail
Tennessee requires absentee ballots to be returned by mail. There are no ballot drop boxes, and the Election Commission cannot accept a completed ballot in person. Mail it as early as possible.
Contact the Sevier County Election Commission
1145 Dolly Parton Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: (865) 453-6985
Fax: (865) 429-0376
Email: elections@seviercountytn.gov
Contact the office with questions about eligibility, requesting a ballot, or whether your completed ballot has been received.