Tennessee elections, 2018
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This page is an overview of the 2018 Tennessee elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
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U.S. Senate
U.S. House
State executives
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State legislature
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Local government
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Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Featured elections
The following Tennessee elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District election (August 2, 2018 Republican primary)
- Tennessee's 6th Congressional District election (August 2, 2018 Republican primary)
- Tennessee's 8th Congressional District election (August 2, 2018 Republican primary)
General elections
There were no featured U.S. House general elections in Tennessee in 2018.
State elections
Primary elections
General elections
There were no featured state-level general elections in Tennessee in 2018.
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Tennessee in 2018.
Election dates
Tennessee election dates, 2018Statewide election dates in Tennessee are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
August 2, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: Varies by county[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
January 25, 2018:
Tennessee State Senate District 14 (Primary)
March 13, 2018:
Tennessee State Senate District 14 (General)
May 1, 2018:
Shelby County, Tennessee (Primary)
August 2, 2018:
Shelby County, Tennessee (General)
Shelby County Schools (General)
Hamilton County School District (General)
Knox County School District (General)
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (General)
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (General)
Rutherford County Schools (General)
Williamson County Schools (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
Varies by county[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Tennessee?
See Primary elections in Tennessee.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Tennessee.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Tennessee.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Tennessee?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Tennessee for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
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