Jackson Co TN Election Commission

03/30/2026

Republican and Democratic Sample Ballot for the May 5, 2026 primary election. All Independents will be on the August 6, 2026 ballot.

12/18/2025

To the voters of Jackson County:

The Jackson County Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

The following offices will be on the Republican and Democratic ballot:

- County mayor
- Trustee
- Sheriff
- Circuit court clerk
- County clerk
- Register of Deeds
- Road Superintendent
- County commission districts 1-6
- School board districts 1, 4, 6

The first day to pick up a petition for this election is December 22, 2025.

The qualifying deadline is February 19, 2026 at 12:00 Noon.

The qualifying deadline applies to both primary and independent candidates.

Petitions may be picked up at the Jackson County Election Commission.
238 N. Grundy Quarles Hwy, Suite A
Gainesboro, TN 38562

Please call us at 931-268-9284 with any questions.

- Drew McMillan, Administrator of Elections

09/02/2025

Thanks to members of the Tennessee General Assembly, county administrators of elections, and county election commissions, who help us ensure secure and transparent elections for Tennesseans. The Volunteer State leads the nation in election integrity for the fourth consecutive year!

11/04/2024

What you need to know for Election Day in Jackson County:

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Polls are open from 9:00am - 7:00pm
- You must vote at your designated precinct. We have 13 precincts across the county.
If you do not know your precinct, there are multiple ways to find out.
1. www.govotetn.com
2. Download the GoVoteTn app
3. Call our office at 931-268-9284
- You must show a TN state issued ID.

- We will be posting the results to our website (www.jacksoncotn.com) under the Election Results tab

11/02/2024

What you need to know for Election Day in Jackson County:

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Polls are open from 9:00am - 7:00pm
- You must vote at your designated precinct. We have 13 precincts across the county.
If you do not know your precinct, there are multiple ways to find out.
1. www.govotetn.com
2. Download the GoVoteTn app
3. Call our office at 931-268-9284

- We will be posting the results to our website (www.jacksoncotn.com) under the Election Results tab

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10/01/2024

Important dates for the upcoming November Election.

Wondering how to help friends and family stay informed for the November 5th Election in Tennessee? We've made it easy! Share this image to remind everyone of important Election Dates and Deadlines so they don't miss a chance to vote in the Presidential Election!

06/24/2024

Come see us tomorrow at 9:30 and see our new Election building. This is where Early Voting will be held starting July 12-27th!

We can't wait to check out the new office space right in time for Early Voting! Join us next week.

238 N Grundy Quarles Hwy. Suite A

06/10/2024

We have officially moved our office! We are no longer located in the Jackson Co Courthouse.

Our new address is 238 N. Grundy Quarles Hwy, Suite A, Gainesboro, TN 38562. (Beside State Farm and Dollar General)

THIS WILL BE THE NEW LOCATION FOR EARLY VOTING! Early voting will be July 12-27th for the August 1, 2024 State/Federal Primary & State/County General Election

Please call if you have any questions.
931-268-9284

04/05/2024

Yesterday, 4/4/2024 at 12 noon was the qualifying deadline for the State and Federal Primary and State and County General August 1, 2024 Election. Here are your local candidates that filed and had the approved signatures required:

Assessor of Property:
Kaleb Allen
Glenda Mayberry

School Board District 2:
Ron Eldridge

School Board District 3:
Mark Allen

School Board District 5:
Mark Brown

Gainesboro City Mayor:
Lloyd Williams

Gainesboro City Alderman (Elect 3)
Tom Goetz
Nancy Pruett
Deborah Whitaker
Beth Young

If any candidate decides to withdrawal, the deadline is Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 12 Noon

02/28/2024

View the full report of voter turnout through 12 days of early and absentee voting for the March 5th Presidential Preference Primaries here: https://bit.ly/3wAcOGo and comparisons to 2020 and 2016 here: https://bit.ly/4bRVUTR.

02/05/2024

Today is the first day to pick up petitions to run in the August 1, 2024 County General Election. The qualifying deadline is Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 12:00 Noon. The local offices on the ballot will be:
Assessor of Property
School Board District 2
School Board District 3
School Board District 5
Gainesboro City Mayor
Gainesboro City Alderman