Memphis Election Day is Oct. 5. When polls open, what to bring and what to know.

Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal
Updated ·4 min read
Early voting for the Mayoral race takes place in the gym at Leawood Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn. on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Early voting for the Mayoral race takes place in the gym at Leawood Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn. on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Election season is well underway in Memphis and as the clock winds down on the time left to vote, we gathered all the information you need to know about Election Day and what you need to do to make sure your vote counts.

Follow along with our live coverage for the Oct. 5 election.

What time do polls open?

Polls in Memphis will open on Oct. 5 at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

Where is my voting location in Memphis, Tennessee?

On Election Day, votes must be cast at your assigned precinct. You can look at a map on the Shelby County Election Commission website and find your precinct or look up your polling place your address on the Tennessee Secretary of State's GoVoteTN website.

One precinct will be located in another city council district after the council slightly modified the district map.

What should I bring to the poll?

Any of the following IDs may be used as a valid Tennessee ID, even if they are expired:

  • Tennessee driver's license with photo

  • United States Passport

  • Photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security

  • Photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government

  • United States Military photo ID

  • Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo.

A voter can be seen participating in early voting for the Mayoral race at Second Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn. on Friday, September 15, 2023.
A voter can be seen participating in early voting for the Mayoral race at Second Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn. on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Who will be on my ballot?

Ballots will vary depending on the districts, however, sample ballots can be found on the Shelby County Election Commission website.

These are all the positions and candidates up for election but, depending on your district, you will not vote on every position listed.

Mayor of Memphis

  • Carnita Atwater

  • Jennings Bernard

  • Floyd Bonner

  • Joe Brown

  • Kendra C. Calico

  • Karen Camper

  • J.W. Gibson

  • Reggie Hall

  • James Harvey

  • Willie Herenton

  • Michelle McKissack

  • Brandon A. Price

  • Justina Ragland

  • Tekeva "Keva" Shaw

  • Van Turner

  • Derek Winn

  • Paul A. Young

City Council District 1

  • Kymberly M. Kelley

  • Incumbent: Rhonda Logan

City Council District 2

  • Keith L. Burks

  • Will Frazier

  • Jerri Green

  • Scott McCormick

  • Rodanial Ray Ransom

  • Marvin White

City Council District 3

  • Ricky Dixon

  • James Kirkwood

  • Kawanias "Kaye" McNeary

  • Towanna C. Murphy

  • Pearl Eva Walker

City Council District 4

  • Terri Dockery

  • Incumbent: Jana Swearengen-Washington

City Council District 5

  • Luke Hatler

  • Meggan Wurzburg Kiel

  • Philip Spinosa

City Council District 6

  • Keith D. Austin III

  • Incumbent: Edmund H. Ford Sr.

  • Larry Hunter

City Council District 7

  • Edward Douglas

  • Incumbent: Michalyn Easter-Thomas

  • Jimmy Hassan

  • Jarrett "JP" Parks

  • Dee Reed

  • Austin Rowe

  • Larry Springfield

City Council Super District 8 Position 1

  • Incumbent: JB Smiley Jr.

City Council Super District District 8 Position 2

  • Marion LaTroy A-Williams Jr

  • Davin D. Clemons

  • Janika White

City Council Super District 8 Position 3

  • Berlin F. Boyd

  • Lucille Catron

  • Yolanda Cooper-Sutton

  • Brian Harris

  • Damond Curry Morris

  • Jerred Price

  • Paul Randolph, Jr.

City Council Super District 9 Position 1

  • Incumbent: Chase Carlisle

  • Benji Smith

City Council Super District 9 Position 2

  • Incumbent: Ford Canale

  • Brandon D. Washington

City Council Super District 9 Position 3

  • Incumbent: Jeff Warren

Signs for various mayoral and city council candidates can be seen outside of Missionary Boulevard Christian Church, which is an early voting site, in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, September 15, 2023. Early voting runs from September 15-30.
Signs for various mayoral and city council candidates can be seen outside of Missionary Boulevard Christian Church, which is an early voting site, in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, September 15, 2023. Early voting runs from September 15-30.

Where will election results be after the polls close on Thursday?

You can find election results for all the local races after the polls close at commercialappeal.com.

What if I can't drive myself to the polls?

Rideshare is offering free rides to the polls for Election Day. Voters can schedule a ride ahead of time at https://rideshare2voteaware.org/request-a-ride/ or by calling 888-858-3421.

Can I still register to vote?

No. The deadline for voter registration has passed, and you can no longer register to vote.

Can I still get an absentee ballot?

No. The last day to request an absentee ballot was Sept. 28.

Am I allowed to leave work to vote?

Employers in Tennessee must grant employees up to three hours of paid leave to vote.

What if I forget my ID?

If you forget your photo ID, then you will vote on a provisional ballot. After that, you will have two business days after Election Day to return to the election commission office to show a valid photo ID. At that time, the voter will sign an affidavit, and a copy of the voter's ID will be came and sent for review by the counting board.

Where to get Memphis election results

Check out the 2023 Memphis Municipal election results online at commercialappeal.com/elections/results/local.

Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached via email at Jordan.Green@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter @_green_jordan_

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis mayoral election: Where's my voting location, who's on ballot?