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Vote411.org.  Voter Registration.  Absentee Voting.

• Is there a quick and simple place to find all Voters' information?

• How do I know if I am registered to vote?
• What if I can't find my voter registration card? What if it's been lost or stolen?
• What if my question isn't answered here?

• Who may vote via absentee ballot?
• How do I obtain an absentee ballot?
• What if my question isn't answered here?

Vote 411

Is there a quick and simple place to find all Voters' information?

Voting Information the Public Needs

The League of Women Voters has proudly joined forces with Yahoo! to provide www.VOTE411.org, a one-stop source for election information! This easy-to-use, nonpartisan national Web site features some of the most sought-after information about Election Day, including state by state data on:

• Registration and absentee ballot rules
• Early voting provisions
• ID requirements
• Voting machine information
• Tools for overseas citizens
• Contact information for elections officials.

Voter Registration

How do I know if I am registered to vote?

Registered voters are sent a voter registration card. If you have never received a voter registration card, assume you are not registered.

What if I can't find my voter registration card? What if it's been lost or stolen?

Write a letter to the Election Commission stating your name, address, and date of birth or social security number. Request that a replacement voter registration card be sent to you. Mail your letter to the Davidson County Election Commission, P.O. Box 650, Nashville, TN 37202.

What if my question isn't answered here?

Call the Davidson County Election Commission directly at (615) 862-8800. Also, please send your question to our webmaster at info@lwvnashville.org so we may post your question.

Absentee Voting

Who may vote via absentee ballot?

For all answers about absentee voting, visit the Davidson County Election Commission's website on Absentee Voting

How do I obtain an absentee ballot?

The Davidson County Election Commission accepts requests for an absentee ballot 90 days before an election up to 5 days before the election. You must write a letter to the Commission stating your name, address and date of birth or social security number. The letter must state the name and date of the election in which you wish to vote via absentee ballot. It must also state the reason you are unable to vote in person either on election day or during early voting. The letter must contain your signature and should state the address where you would like the absentee ballot mailed. Address the letter to the Davidson County Election Commission, Attention: Absentee Department, P.O. Box 650, Nashville, TN 37202. You may also fax your letter to (615) 880-1729. Or, you may overnight your letter to: Davidson County Election Commission, 700 Second Avenue S., Room 153, Nashville, TN 37210.

What if my question isn't answered here?

Please visit the Election Commission's website on Absentee Voting or call the Davidson County Election Commission directly at (615) 862-8800 or (615) 862-8815. Also, please send your question to our webmaster at info@lwvnashville.org so we may post your question.

Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact our webmaster. Last revised: January 25, 2012 06:01 PST.

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