There are 25 article(s) tagged Ballot Basics:

• July 2022

  • Ballot Basics: Early voting is July 15-30

    Here is everything you need to know about Shelby County’s early-voting process, which begins Friday, July 15.

    By Bill Dries July 15, 2022

  • Ballot Basics: Voter registration deadline and a look at Shelby County voters

    The deadline to register to vote the August “big ballot” is Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Here are details and links on how to register to vote. Also included are some details about what the Shelby County base of voters looks like.

    By Bill Dries July 05, 2022

• April 2022

  • Ballot Basics: Early Voting Begins

    Early voting for the Shelby County primaries is April 13-28. Here is everything to know the ballot, the basics of early voting and what turnout in this election cycle has looked like in the past.

    By Bill Dries April 13, 2022

• January 2022

  • Ballot Basics: Laying out the 2022 election year

    After no elections in 2021, Shelby County voters go to the polls three times this year in a series of elections with almost 200 races total and many more candidates in those races. Here is an overview of what’s ahead for voters.

    By Bill Dries January 31, 2022

• November 2020

  • Here’s what to know for Tuesday’s election

    Here is what you need to know for in-person or absentee voting Tuesday, from how to do some election homework to what to expect at the polls or the drop-off for your absentee ballot.

    By Bill Dries November 02, 2020

• October 2020

  • Ballot Basics: Voting Absentee and Lessons from August

    Here are the basics of the absentee ballot process -- applying for a ballot and what to do when you get it. We also outline some important lessons about the process learned in the August elections.

    By Bill Dries October 15, 2020

  • Ballot Basics: Early Voting Oct. 14-29

    Here is what you need to know about voting early in the presidential general election in Shelby County, from voting locations to how to know what races will be on your specific ballot.

    By Bill Dries October 13, 2020

  • Ballot Basics: Shelby County voters by the numbers

    Monday afternoon is the deadline to register to vote in the presidential general election if you aren’t already registered. Here is a look at the demographics of the Shelby County voter base.

    By Bill Dries October 04, 2020

• August 2020

  • Ballot Basics: Election Day Aug. 6

    Here’s what to expect if you are voting today, from pandemic preparations to what to do if your absentee ballot didn't arrive. And what to expect on your ballot.

    By Bill Dries August 06, 2020

• July 2020

  • Ballot Basics: Early voting July 17-Aug. 1

    Here are the basics you need to know in order to vote early and make sure your ballot has all of the races it is supposed to have, including district races.

    By Bill Dries July 20, 2020

• June 2020

  • Ballot Basics: Absentee voting for beginners

    Exploring the possibility of voting absentee for the first time? Here's a guide to what to expect and the new qualification added to the application by court order.

    By Bill Dries June 20, 2020

• May 2020

  • Ballot Basics: Terms of Change

    Here are some of the terms being tossed around and process issues being explored in the move to a new voting system for Shelby County that has joined hands with some other balloting issues.

    By Bill Dries May 18, 2020

• March 2020

  • Ballot Basics: Presidential Primary Election Day in Memphis

    Everything you need to know to vote on election day, from finding your precinct to keeping your long fingernails and voting in confidence.

    By Bill Dries March 03, 2020

• February 2020

  • Ballot Basics: General Sessions Court Clerk

    The basics of the race for General Sessions Court Clerk on the March 3 ballot. Early voting runs through Feb. 25.

    By Bill Dries February 13, 2020

  • Ballot Basics: All about early voting

    Here is everything you need to prepare yourself for the early voting period that begins Wednesday in advance of the March 3 election day.

    By Bill Dries February 12, 2020

• October 2019

  • Ballot Basics: Runoff early voting

    Early voting in the two Memphis City Council runoff races opens Friday and runs through Nov. 9. Election day is Nov. 14 in the last election of 2019 in Memphis and Shelby County.

    By Bill Dries October 25, 2019

  • Ballot Basics: Election day in Memphis

    All the basic information you need for the simple act of voting in Thursday's Memphis elections, as well as a bit about what to expect if you are new to this or you haven't done it in awhile.

    By Bill Dries October 03, 2019

• September 2019

  • Ballot Basics: Who are Memphis voters?

    You've seen the stories about early voter turnout in advance of the Oct. 3 Memphis election day. Here is what we know about the demographics of the more than 360,000 Memphis voters on the rolls of the Shelby County Election Commission.

    By Bill Dries September 24, 2019

  • Ballot Basics: The complete ins and outs of early voting in the 2019 Memphis elections

    Here are the basics you need to know for the early voting period that opens Friday and continues through Sept. 28 - and a few informal tips on what to expect at the 18 voting sites.

    By Bill Dries September 13, 2019

  • Ballot Basics: The enigma of the city council super district

    Everything you need to know about your City Council Super District.

    By Bill Dries September 12, 2019

• December 2018

  • Ballot Basics: The Elections of 2018

    The last vote count of a busy election year is certified and in the books.

    By Bill Dries December 12, 2018

• November 2018

  • Ballot Basics: Election Day

    Polling places at 166 Shelby County precincts are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    By Bill Dries November 05, 2018

  • Ballot Basics: Early voting turnout

    A total of 188,668 Shelby Countians cast early ballots during the early voting period that ended Nov. 1. The largest turnout day was the last – 20,332 – the only day that topped 20,000.

    By Bill Dries November 03, 2018

• October 2018

  • Ballot Basics: Early voting

    Early voting in advance of the Nov. 6 election day continues through Nov. 1 at 27 locations across Shelby County. You can find those locations and hours at www.shelbyvote.com, the website of the Shelby County Election Commission, along with a sample ballot. Here are some other basics about early voting in Shelby County.

    By Bill Dries October 23, 2018

  • Ballot Basics: Memphis’ three city charter referendums

    Here are the three city charter amendment referendums on the Nov. 6 ballot in Memphis in the order that they appear on the ballot.

    By Bill Dries October 19, 2018