Notice of Early Voting & Absentee Voting
Federal and State Primary, County General, City of Trenton,
Bradford SSD, Gibson County SSD, and Kenton SSD
Election Day – Thursday, August 6, 2026
To the Voters of Gibson County: Early Voting by personal appearance (no reason required)
Early voting will be held in the following locations:
Early Voting Locations:
1. Agri-Plex
Ed Jones Agri Plex Bldg.-
1252 Manufacturers Row, Trenton
2. Medina City Hall
201 Hwy 45 E North, Medina
3. Rutherford City Hall
202 E Main St., Rutherford
Early Voting Dates and Times:
July 17 - August 1, 2026
Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL:
If you wish to vote by mail, you must meet certain legal requirements pursuant to T.C.A 2-6-201. You must request a ballot in writing over your signature. The request can be made as much as 90 days in advance of an election and not later than 10 days prior to an election. Absentee request forms are available at www.gibsonelections.com under the absentee voting tab. Absentee request forms can also be mailed to you from our office. Please call the number below to request a form or for more information. The LAST day for the Election Commission to receive a REQUEST for an application to vote by mail is Monday, July 27, 2026. The LAST day for the Election Commission to receive APPLICATIONS to vote absentee is Monday, July 27, 2026. Requests can be e-mailed with an attached signature, hand delivered, or mailed to the address below.
Gibson County Election Commission
Office location – Courthouse, One Court Square, Suite 101, Trenton, TN 38382
Phone - 731-855-7669 Fax - 731-855-7606
Office Hours – 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday–Friday
Email – votegibsontn@co.gibson.tn.us
Sam Gregory, Chairman
Joe Albright, Member
Kim Todd, Member
Tim Luckey, Member
Emily Brown, Administrator of Elections
NOTICE OF ELECTION
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
TO THE VOTERS OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: You are hereby notified that FEDERAL AND STATE GENERAL elections will be held in all voting precincts in Gibson County, Tennessee on:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Polling locations will be open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
FEDERAL AND STATE elections will be held to ELECT candidates for the following offices:
· Governor
· Representative for U.S. House of Representatives, 8th Congressional District
· Representative for Tennessee House of Representatives, House District 79 AND 82
ELECTIONS WILL ALSO BE HELD FOR THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES IN GIBSON COUNTY:
· City of Bradford, Mayor and 3 Aldermen
· City of Dyer, 4 Aldermen
· City of Kenton, Mayor, 6 Aldermen, and City Judge
· City of Medina, 2 Aldermen
· City of Milan, 4 Aldermen (One from each Ward 1-4)
· City of Trenton, Mayor, and 6 Aldermen
· Town of Gibson, Mayor and 2 Aldermen
· Milan SSD, two positions outside the city limits, and Ward 1 inside city limits
QUALIFYING DEADLINE FOR OFFICES LISTED ABOVE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026 – 12:00 NOON
*Independent candidates for federal and state offices must qualify by March 10, 2026 – 12:00 noon also*
WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE FOR OFFICES LISTED ABOVE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 – 12:00 NOON
Notice is also given for voters with disabilities or elderly voters, whose polling place is inaccessible. They have the right to vote early or on Election Day at the Election Commission Office. To vote at the Election Commission office on Election Day, the voter shall complete an affidavit no less than ten (10) days prior to the first election in which they wish to vote. The deadline for filing the affidavit falls on July 27, 2026.
Voter Registration Deadline to be eligible to vote in November 3 election– October 5, 2026
Gibson County Election Commission
Office location – Courthouse, One Court Square, Suite 101, Trenton, TN 38382
Phone - 731-855-7669 Fax - 731-855-7606
Office Hours – 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday–Friday
Email – votegibsontn@co.gibson.tn.us
Sam Gregory, Chairman
Joe Albright, Member
Kim Todd, Member
Tim Luckey, Member
Emily Brown, Administrator of Elections
2026 Congressional Redistricting
The General Assembly has adopted revised congressional districts during the Second Extraordinary Session of the 114th General Assembly held in May 2026.
Petitions issued for the Gibson County Primary- May 5, 2026
and Independent Candidates for County General- Aug. 6, 2026
TO THE VOTERS OF GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: You are hereby notified that FEDERAL AND STATE PRIMARY elections and GIBSON COUNTY GENERAL elections will be held in all voting precincts in Gibson County, Tennessee on:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026
Polling locations will be open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
FEDERAL AND STATE PRIMARY elections will be held to nominate candidates for their respective parties for the following offices:
· Governor
· Representative for U.S. House of Representatives, 8th Congressional District
· Representative for Tennessee House of Representatives, Districts 79 and 82
· State Executive Committeeman, Senate District 24
· State Executive Committeewoman, Senate District 24
ELECTIONS WILL ALSO BE HELD FOR THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES IN GIBSON COUNTY:
· Bradford Special School District, 2 trustees at large
· Gibson County Special School District, District 3 trustee
· Kenton Special School District, Gibson County trustee and Obion County trustee
· City of Trenton, Court Clerk Position
QUALIFYING DEADLINE FOR OFFICES LISTED ABOVE
THURSDAY, March 10, 2026 – 12:00 NOON
*Independent candidates for federal and state offices must qualify by April 7, 2022 – 12:00 noon also*
WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE FOR OFFICES LISTED ABOVE
THURSDAY, March 17, 2026 – 12:00 NOON
A COUNTY GENERAL election will be held for all county offices: Mayor, all County Commission seats, Trustee, Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, and all Constable positions. The qualifying deadline for these county offices is Noon, February 19, 2026.
Notice is also given for voters with disabilities or elderly voters, whose polling place is inaccessible. They have the right to vote early or on Election Day at the Election Commission Office. To vote at the Election Commission office on Election Day, the voter shall complete an affidavit no less than ten (10) days prior to the first election in which they wish to vote. The deadline for filing the affidavit falls on July 27, 2026.
Voter Registration Deadline to be eligible to vote in August 6 election– July 7, 2026
Gibson County Election Commission
Office location – Courthouse, One Court Square, Suite 101, Trenton, TN 38382
Phone - 731-855-7669 Fax - 731-855-7606
Office Hours – 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday–Friday
Email – votegibsontn@co.gibson.tn.us
Sam Gregory, Chairman
Kaleb Dinwiddie, Secretary
Joe Albright, Member
Kim Todd, Member
Tim Luckey, Member
Emily Brown, Administrator of Elections
ATTENTION VOTERS: REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR FEDERAL OR TENNESSEE STATE GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID WHEN APPEARING TO VOTE.
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