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Ballotpedia covered five local ballot measures in two cities in Tennessee.
- In Nashville, voters decided on four charter amendments on August 4, 2022.
- In Memphis, decided on one charter amendment on August 4.
In 2022, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.
Ballotpedia covered a selection of policing-related ballot measures and election-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.
Election dates
August 4
Memphis
- See also: Shelby County, Tennessee ballot measures
• Memphis, Tennessee, Increase Term Limits for City Council and Mayor Amendment (August 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supported increasing the term limits of the Memphis City Council and mayor to three terms totaling 12 years in office. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the term limits of the Memphis City Council and mayor, thereby maintaining the existing term limit of two 4-year terms. |
Nashville
A "yes" vote supported changing the process of amending the city's charter by a resolution of the city council or by a citizen-initiated petition containing signatures from 10% of registered voters. |
A "no" vote opposed changing the process of amending the city's charter by a resolution of the city council or by a citizen-initiated petition containing signatures from 10% of registered voters. |
A "yes" vote supported requiring that a civil service commission sets the standards for a police officer's physical qualifications rather than following the standards of the United States Army or Navy. |
A "no" vote opposed requiring that a civil service commission sets the standards for a police officer's physical qualifications rather than following the standards of the United States Army or Navy. |
A "yes" vote supported establishing a metropolitan board of health that oversees the administration of the metro public health department, with the board hiring a director of health that serves for no more than five years. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a metropolitan board of health that oversees the administration of the metro public health department, with the board hiring a director of health that serves for no more than five years. |
A "yes" vote supported adding the Nashville Department of Transportation and the director of transportation to the city charter, making them permanent additions to the Nashville government. |
A "no" vote opposed adding the Nashville Department of Transportation and the director of transportation to the city charter, making them permanent additions to the Nashville government. |
Additional elections
- See also: Tennessee elections, 2022
Memphis
May 3, 2022
August 4, 2022
- Municipal elections in Shelby County, Tennessee (2022)
- Shelby County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2022)
November 8, 2022
Nashville
May 3, 2022
- City elections in Nashville, Tennessee (2022)
- Rutherford County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2022)
- Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Tennessee, elections (2022)
August 4, 2022
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Tennessee
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Tennessee.
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Poll timesEach county election commission must determine the opening time for polling places in the county at least 15 days before an election, with certain requirements based on county population. All polling places close at 7 p.m. CST (8 p.m. EST). The polls must be open for a minimum of 10 consecutive hours, but not more than 13 hours. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1][2][3] Registration
To register to vote in Tennessee, an applicant must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Tennessee, and at least 18 years old by the day of the next election.[4] Prospective voters can register online, by mailing a voter registration application to the county election commission, or in person at a variety of locations including the county clerk’s office, the county election commission office, public libraries, and numerous state agencies. Registration must be completed 30 days before an election.[4] Automatic registrationTennessee does not practice automatic voter registration.[5] Online registration
Tennessee has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registrationTennessee does not allow same-day voter registration.[5] Residency requirementsTo register to vote in Tennessee, you must be a resident of the state.[4] Verification of citizenshipTennessee does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, providing false information on an application "is a felony punishable by not less than two (2) years nor more than twelve (12) years imprisonment or a fine of $5,000 or both."[6] Tennessee law requires election officials to conduct check of voter registration applicants' citizenship status. Section 2-2-141 of the Tennessee Code states the following:
All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[9] As of November 2024, five states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, and New Hampshire — had passed laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration. However, only two of those states' laws were in effect, in Arizona and New Hampshire. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allowed noncitizens to vote in some local elections as of November 2024. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThe Tennessee secretary of state’s office allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website.
Voter ID requirementsTennessee requires voters to present photo identification while voting.[10] Voters can present the following forms of identification:
The following voters are exempt from the photo ID requirements:
Voters can obtain a free photo ID from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security at any participating driver service center. In order to receive an ID, a voter must bring proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate) and two proofs of Tennessee residency (such as a voter registration card, a utility bill, vehicle registration or title, or bank statement). Visit the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's Voter Photo ID page for more information.[10] | ||||||
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ LexisNexis, "Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-3-201", accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ LexisNexis, "Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-7-127," accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "Everything You Need to Know to #GoVoteTN Tuesday," accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Tennessee Secretary of State, "Register to Vote," accessed May 3, 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 NCSL, "State Profiles: Elections," accessed August 13, 2024
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "Tennessee Mail-In Application For Voter Registration," accessed November 15, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ LexisNexis, “Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-141,” accessed November 14, 2024
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Tennesse Secretary of State, "What ID is required when voting?" accessed May 3, 2023 Cite error: Invalid
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