The midterm elections are today. Here's what Tennessee voters need to know to prepare

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The midterms are upon us, and now is the time to register to vote or make a plan for how you'll cast your ballot.

Here's a look at all the voter information you'll need this election season, when Tennesseans will vote on a governor, congressional representatives and state House and Senate members.

Election Day in Tennessee

Election Day is Nov. 8. Polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Knoxville.

Voters who choose to cast their ballot on Election Day must go to their specific neighborhood polling site.

To find your polling place, use the Voting Location Search at kgis.org.

Don't forget to bring your ID to the polls

Everyone must show ID whether they choose early voting to Election Day voting.

These IDs can be used, even if they're expired:

• Tennessee driver license with your photo

• U.S. passport

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

• Photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government

• U.S. military photo ID

• Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo

The following ID cards are not allowed:

• College student IDs

• Photo IDs other than the ones issued by the state or federal governments (for example, work badges or city worker identification badges are not allowed)

Who is on the ballot in Knox County?

These are the races on the ballot across Knox County, though they vary from precinct to precinct. Your specific ballot will be customized for your home district.

Get specific names on the ballot here.

• Governor

• United States House of Representatives, District 2

• Tennessee Senate, District 5

• Tennessee Senate, District 7

• Tennessee House of Representatives, District 14

• Tennessee House of Representatives, District 15

• Tennessee House of Representatives, District 16

• Tennessee House of Representatives, District 18

• Tennessee House of Representatives, District 19

• Tennessee House of Representatives, District 89

• Tennessee House of Representatives, District 90

We asked, they answeredHear from Nov. 8 candidates on the ballot in Knox County, in their own words

How to register to vote in Tennessee

The voter registration deadline has passed, and Tennessee does not allow same-day registration.

If you want to get ready for next year, go to ovr.govote.tn.gov. To register by mail in Knox County, send your application to:

Has it been a while since you voted? Check to see if you're registered at tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup.

To register, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen

• A resident of Tennessee

• At least 18 years old on or before the election

If you have been convicted of a felony, your eligibility to register and vote depends upon the crime you were convicted of and the date of your conviction. Go to sos.tn.gov for details.

How to request an absentee ballot in Tennessee

At this point, it's too late to request one for this election. The final day to request an absentee ballot is Nov. 1, but you should do it long before that.

Voters unable to visit the polls in person may request an absentee ballot. To find out if you meet the requirements for an absentee ballot request, visit sos.tn.gov/products/elections/absentee-voting.

Knox County residents who qualify to vote by mail can send their absentee requests to fax number 865-215-4239 or email them to absenteeballot@knoxcounty.org.

To print an absentee voting application, visit knoxcounty.org/election/pdfs/AbsenteeBallotApplication.pdf.

Early voting in Tennessee

Tennessee's early voting period has ended.

What are the 2023 election dates?

Thinking about next year already? City of Knoxville municipal races (think mayor and City Council members) will be held in 2023. Here's the schedule:

• Aug. 29, 2023: City of Knoxville primary

• Nov. 7, 2023: City of Knoxville general election

This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Here's how to vote and who's on the ballot in Knox County