Early voting for the Nov. 8 election ends today: Here's what to know in Nashville

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Early voting starts Wednesday in the Nov. 8 election.

Among the races, Republican incumbent Gov. Bill Lee is up for reelection, facing Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jason Martin along with eight independents.

All nine of Tennessee's congressional seats are up for election, including the open 5th Congressional District. That district now leans Republican after lawmakers divided Nashville into three districts. Republican Andy Ogles, the Maury County mayor, faces Democrat Heidi Campbell, a state senator representing Nashville.

Meanwhile, voters will get the chance to weigh in on four amendments to the Tennessee Constitution, ranging from union issues to an effort to strip antiquated slavery language from the state's guiding document.

Here's what you need to know about early voting in Nashville, which runs through Nov 3.

Is it too late to register to vote in the midterm?

Yes. The registration deadline for the Nov. 8 election was Oct. 11. To check your registration status, visit govotetn.com.

Where and when can I vote early in Davidson County?

In Nashville, early voting kicks off Wednesday at one location, the Howard Office Building at 700 President Ronald Reagan Way (700 2nd Avenue South, if your maps still list the old name). Here are the hours:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 19 — 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Oct. 20 — 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

  • Friday, Oct. 21 — 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, Oct. 22 — 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Monday, Oct. 24 — 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Then starting on Tuesday, Oct. 25, early voting expands to all 12 locations in Davidson County. Here the locations:

  • Belle Meade City Hall — 4705 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205

  • Bellevue Library — 720 Baugh Road, Nashville, TN 37221

  • Bordeaux Library — 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218

  • Casa Azafrán Community Center — 2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211

  • Edmondson Pike Library — 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211

  • Goodlettsville Delmas Long Community Center — 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville, TN 37072

  • Green Hills Library — 3701 Benham Avenue, Nashville, TN 37215

  • Hermitage Library — 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076

  • Howard Office Building — 700 2nd Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37210

  • Madison Library — 610 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN 37115

  • Margaret Maddox East YMCA — 2624 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216

  • Southeast Library — 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Antioch, TN 37013

Here are the hours at those 12 locations from Oct. 25 to Nov. 3.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 25 — 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 26 — 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Oct. 27 — 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

  • Friday, Oct. 28 — 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, Oct. 29 — 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Monday, Oct. 31 — 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Nov. 1 — 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Nov. 2 — 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Nov. 3 — 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Do I need to bring a photo ID to vote in Tennessee?

Yes. Voters in Tennessee must bring a valid photo identification card, which can include a driver's license or photo ID issued by the state of Tennessee, a U.S. passport, a U.S. military photo ID or a Tennessee handgun carry permit that includes a photo.

College student IDs, city- or county-issued IDs and out-of-state photo IDs are not accepted.

You do not need to bring your voter registration card to vote.

What ballot will I have? Can I see a sample ballot?

Poll workers will ensure you have the correct ballot based upon your address.

Sample ballots are available through the GoVoteTN app.

Can I leave work to vote?

Employers are required to give their employees paid time off to vote provided they have been given notice.

Where can I learn more about the election?

We have a number of stories to help get you up to speed.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: TN early voting: How to vote, what's on the ballot in Nashville