Washington County Election Commission

05/29/2026

One thing about the election office - we are always looking ahead!

While many voters are focused on the upcoming August Election (🙌), we also want to remind those interested in local municipal offices that nominating petitions will soon be available for pickup!

Those offices include:
Johnson City Commission (2 seats), Town of Jonesborough Mayor, and Town of Jonesborough Alderman (2 seats)

First Day to Pick up: June 22, 2026
Qualifying Deadline: August 20, 2026 at 12 Noon
Withdrawal Deadline: August 27, 2026 at 12 Noon

Interested candidates may pick up nominating petitions beginning June 22 at the Washington County Election Commission office located at 2516 East Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601.

Election timelines move quickly, and November will be here before we know it! More information and important deadlines will continue to be shared as election season progresses.

Qualifications for All Elected Offices:
https://sos.tn.gov/elections/guides/qualifications-for-all-elected-offices

Washington County Election Commission
2516 East Oakland Ave
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-753-1688
[email protected]
Chuck Vest, Washington County Administrator of Elections
[email protected]

05/28/2026

Are you interested in being part of the election process? 🇺🇸

We are always looking for poll workers for upcoming elections! (and you're in luck - our next election is August 6!)

Poll workers are local residents who help voters, assist at polling locations, and play an important role in ensuring Election Day runs smoothly. This is a paid position, and no prior experience is required—training is provided.

If you’re interested in serving your community in a meaningful way, we would love to hear from you!

📍 Applications are available online or at our office!
Washington County Election Commission
2516 East Oakland Ave
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-753-1688
https://www.wcecoffice.com/become-a-poll-worker/

05/26/2026

The Washington County Election Commission has received official write-in candidacy filings for the August 6, 2026 County General Election.

Individuals wishing to qualify as an official write-in candidate must file a Write-In Candidacy Form with our office no later than

🗓 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
🕛 12:00 Noon

Forms can be obtained and completed at our office or you can download and print the form through the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website at:
https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/write-in-candidacy-form

Please note: completed forms must be filed with our office by the deadline above in order for write-in votes to be eligible to be counted in accordance with Tennessee election law. T.C.A. §§ 2-7-133 and 2-8-113

Sample ballots for the August 6, 2026 election are currently in the process of being reviewed and verified and will be posted as soon as they become available.

Voters with questions regarding certified write-in candidates may contact our office for public election information. The Washington County Election Commission remains strictly nonpartisan and does not endorse, support, or oppose any candidate or political party.

Write-In Candidacy Form All write-in candidates must complete and file this form with the appropriate election office no later than 12:00 noon, prevailing time, on the 50th day before the election. Download Write-In Candidacy Form

05/20/2026

It’s never too early to be prepared! 🇺🇸

🗳️ Next Election: August 6, 2026
State & Federal Primary and County General Election

Please note: August ballots are still being finalized and are not available at this time. We’ll make a post once they’re ready! In the meantime, you can view local petitions picked up in Washington County here: https://www.wcecoffice.com/petitions/

🇺🇸 Early Voting begins July 17 and runs through August 1.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 12 NOON
Closed Sundays
(locations listed in photo)

‼️Last day to register to vote: July 7
Register online at https://ovr.govote.tn.gov or stop by our office!

🔎 Check your voter registration status here:
https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/

Reminder: voter registration does not transfer county-to-county or state-to-state. If you’ve moved, make sure your registration is updated before Election Day!

🏠 Moved within Washington County?
Update your address online at https://ovr.govote.tn.gov or visit our office.

🪪 Tennessee voters are required to present a valid photo ID when voting. Be prepared and know where your ID is before heading out to vote!
See acceptable forms of ID here:
https://sos.tn.gov/elections/voter-id-requirements

✉️ Need to vote by mail?
Absentee by-mail ballot requests are now being accepted. The deadline to request a ballot is July 27.
See if you qualify here:
https://sos.tn.gov/elections/guides/guide-to-absentee-voting

*Unless you are on permanent absentee, voters will need to submit an absentee by-mail ballot request form for each election they wish to vote by-mail in.

As always, call our office or send us an email if you have any questions!

Washington County Election Commission
📍2516 East Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601
📞423-753-1688
📧[email protected]
📧[email protected]

Upcoming office closures:
Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day
Friday, June 19 - Juneteenth
Friday, July 3 - Independence Day

05/19/2026

We added a few more columns to our May 5 County Primary Statistics!

Check them out below or on our website:https://www.wcecoffice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May-5-2026-Statistics-1.pdf

05/13/2026

We’ve included a full statistical breakdown so voters can take a closer look at turnout and participation across the county. Thank you to everyone who took the time to cast a ballot and be part of the process!

You can find the full Election Summary report on our website: https://www.wcecoffice.com/past-elections/

As always, thank you to our poll workers, staff, and voters for helping make election day run smoothly!

We will see you on August 6!

05/08/2026

Notice: The Washington County Election Commission will have their next scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

05/05/2026

Once polls close at 8:00 PM and start reporting back to our office, we will have live results posted on our website.

https://www.wcecoffice.com/live-election-results/

05/05/2026

🇺🇸 Election Day is here! 🇺🇸
May 5 – County Primary Election

Polls are OPEN from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (EST).

📍 Vote at your designated precinct
On Election Day, voters must go to their assigned polling location. If you’re unsure where to vote, look up your address online or call our office for assistance. https://tn-cot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/3dviewer/index.html?appid=3a1f2ded21d5442eb79e602ea34a237e&fbclid=IwdGRjcARmn3xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeiyCfe2wn9qV4s8bnIm_jhuYJi1YwyO-24YawRJt7T5TvjPkVm1u4zRCm2BI_aem_Oj_BmHYBpVWRXYU4GzXI2w

🪪 Bring a valid photo ID
A valid photo ID is required to vote under Tennessee Voter ID Law. https://sos.tn.gov/elections/faqs/what-id-is-required-when-voting

🗳️ Review your ballot before you go
Sample ballots are available on our website homepage and pinned at the top of our page. https://www.wcecoffice.com

📏 100-foot boundary reminder
All campaigning and campaign materials must remain outside the 100-foot boundary.

Additional reminders:
• Polls close at 8:00 PM—anyone in line by that time will be allowed to vote.
• Poll workers are there to assist you—thank you for your patience throughout the day.

If you have any questions, please contact our office. 423-753-1688