Shelby County, Tennessee election commission: address and phone for 2026
The Tennessee Secretary of State lists the Shelby County Election Commission at 157 Poplar Avenue, Suite 137, Memphis, TN 38103, phone 901-222-1200. For early voting, see every Shelby County early voting location with days and hours.
Shelby County election commission
Shelby County Election Commission
Office: 157 Poplar Avenue, Suite 137, Memphis, TN 38103
Mailing address: PO Box 342798, Bartlett, TN 38184
Phone: 901-222-1200
Regular office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website: ElectionsShelbyTN.gov
Check your registration and find your polling place at GoVoteTN.com, the state's voter site.
Tennessee voting dates for Shelby County voters
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | Register online Last day to register to vote in the Nov 3 election. source |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Last day to register by mail or in person Same deadline for paper applications. source |
| Wed, Oct 14, 8:00 AM | Early voting opens Early voting runs Oct 14–29. Days, hours and locations are set by each county election commission. source |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Request an absentee ballot Your county election commission must receive your written request by this date. Tennessee limits absentee voting by mail to voters who qualify under state law. source |
| Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 PM | Early voting ends Last day of early voting. Hours vary by county. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 PM | Return your absentee ballot Your county election commission must receive it by the time polls close on Election Day (7 p.m. Central / 8 p.m. Eastern). Absentee ballots must be returned by mail. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 PM | Election Day: polls close at 7:00 p.m. Central / 8:00 p.m. Eastern Opening times vary by county. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote. Check your polling place and hours at GoVoteTN.com. source |
Shelby County voting questions
What is the phone number for the Shelby County election commission?
901-222-1200, the Election Commission (Shelby County's election commission on the Tennessee Secretary of State, County Election Commissions list).
What is the address of the Shelby County election commission?
157 Poplar Avenue, Suite 137, Memphis, TN 38103. Mailing address: PO Box 342798, Bartlett, TN 38184.
When does early voting start in Shelby County?
Early voting opens Wednesday, October 14; early voting ends Thursday, October 29, 2026. Early voting runs Oct 14–29. Days, hours and locations are set by each county election commission. Shelby County's locations are on our Shelby County early voting page.
More for Tennessee voters
- Who is on the Tennessee ballot: every candidate on the state's official list, race by race.
- Tennessee voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- Tennessee early voting locations we have read so far, with days and hours.
- Every Tennessee county's office.
- Early voting dates in every state.
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Office details are from the Tennessee Secretary of State, County Election Commissions (checked October 14, 2026). Dates are Tennessee's, each linked to its source. Call the office before you go.