Tennessee District 7 Voter Registration Deadline Nears September 8

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has reminded eligible residents in the 7th Congressional District to register to vote by September 8th to participate in the October 7th special primary election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Republican Mark Green. Registration is available online through GoVoteTN.gov or via the GoVoteTN app, and paper applications must be postmarked by the deadline, as election day registration is not permitted. Early voting will begin on September 17th and continue through October 2nd. The primary features a competitive Republican field of eleven candidates, with mixed poll results showing state Rep. Jody Barrett leading in one poll while other campaigns dispute its validity, highlighting a contentious race. Tennessee officials emphasize the state's top ranking in election integrity to encourage voter participation and confidence in the electoral process. Similar voter registration deadlines and early voting procedures are also highlighted in other states, including Ohio, where municipal primaries are taking place with specific mail-in ballot deadlines and early voting schedules.