Today is the last day to vote early Tennessee's March 5 presidential primary. What to know

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Tennessee is a week away from Super Tuesday, and today is the last day to vote early ahead of the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries in the state.

Meanwhile, there are a few local primaries on the ballot as well. In many of the local races, all the candidates come from just one party, meaning that the candidates who win the primary will run unopposed in the county general election in August.

For the presidential primary, eight candidates for the Republican nomination will be on ballot, while President Joe Biden is the only candidate who will appear on Democratic ballot in Tennessee.

Early voting started Wednesday, Feb. 14 and ends Feb. 27. Here's what you need to know.

Is it too late to register to vote for the March 5 primary?

Yes. The voter registration deadline for the March 5 primary was Feb. 5. To check your registration status, visit govotetn.com.

If you are registered and plan to vote absentee, the last day to request an absentee ballot is Feb. 27.

What's on the ballot?

The Republican and Democratic presidential primaries in Tennessee will take place on March 5. Here's who will appear on the ballot.

Republican primary

  • Ryan Binkley

  • Chris Christie

  • Ron DeSantis

  • Nikki Haley

  • Asa Hutchinson

  • Vivek Ramaswamy

  • David Stuckenberg

  • Donald J. Trump

Democratic primary

  • Joseph R. Biden

What else is on the March 5 ballot?

Voters will decide primaries for the Davidson County assessor of property, a Nashville family court judgeship and one seat on the Nashville school board. Wilson County voters will also vote in the primary for three school board seats.

The primary elections will all but decide the winners in most of those races.

The race for District 1 seat on the Metro Nashville Public Schools board of education is the only race in which candidates from both major parties are running. In the other races, the winner of the primary is expected to win in August but will have to defeat any independent challengers, who don't have to go through the primary process.

Davidson County Assessor of Property

  • Tomesia Day

  • Vivian Wilhoite

Both candidates are Democrats. Read more about the race here.

Davidson County 4th Circuit Court judge

  • Tusca Alexis

  • Audrey Anderson

  • Stan Kweller

  • Stephanie Williams

All candidates are Democrats for the judgeship of one of Nashville's family courts. Read more about the race here.

Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education District 1

  • Dominique McCord-Cotton, Democrat

  • Demytris Savage-Short, Republican

  • Robert Taylor, Democrat

  • LaTonya Winfrey, Democrat

The other four seats up for grabs in this year's election — District 3, 5, 7 and 9 — all have candidates running unopposed so far, two of whom are incumbents. You can only vote in primaries for the district you're registered to vote in. You can find your district at this link.

Read more about the District 1 race here.

Wilson County School Board Zone 3

  • Melissa Walker Lynn

  • Joe Schippers

Wilson County School Board Zone 7

  • Jamie Farough

  • Jessica Hill

Lebanon Special School District at-large

  • Heather Sadler Gallaher

  • Dusty Jones

All candidates in Wilson County are Republicans. Read more about the three Wilson County school board races here.

Where and when can I vote early in Nashville?

Early voting kicks off Wednesday at 8 a.m. All early voting locations will be open throughout the duration of early voting for March 5 primary.

Here are the early voting locations:

  • Bellevue Community Center — 7638A Highway 70 South, Nashville 37221 (New location)

  • Bordeaux Library — 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville 37218

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

  • Edmondson Pike Library — 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville 37211

  • Goodlettsville Library — 205 Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville 37072 (New location)

  • Green Hills Library — 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville 37215

  • Hermitage Library — 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage 37076

  • Hillwood High School — 6215 Hickory Valley Road, Nashville 37205 (New location)

  • Madison Library — 610 Gallatin Pike South, Madison 37115

  • Metro Office Building — 800 President Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville 37210 (New location)

  • South Inglewood Community Center — 1624 Rebecca Street, Nashville 37216 (New location)

  • Southeast Library — 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Antioch 37013

Here are the hours for those locations from Feb. 14 through Feb. 27

  • Wednesday, Feb. 14 — 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Feb. 15 — 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

  • Friday, Feb. 16 — 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, Feb. 17 — 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Monday, Feb. 19 — Closed for the President's Day holiday

  • Tuesday, Feb. 20 — 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 21 — 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Feb. 22 — 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Friday, Feb. 23 — 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, Feb. 24 — 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Monday, Feb. 26 — 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Feb. 27 — 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Do I need to bring a photo ID to vote in Nashville, 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?

You can request either a Republican or Democratic ballot, and poll workers will ensure you have the correct ballot.

To find your school board district, enter your address here.

Can I leave work to vote in Nashville?

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

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Tennessee primary elections: Early voting runs through Feb. 27