MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We're about a week away from the state and federal General Election, which is on Nov. 5, but there are several other important dates you need to know before then.
Absentee ballots
If you want to vote absentee in either Tennessee or Arkansas, you must request an absentee ballot by Oct. 29. More information about absentee voting in Tennessee can be found HERE. Arkansas absentee voting information is available HERE.
Those in Mississippi have until Nov. 4 to request one.
Early voting
In Tennessee, early voting starts Oct. 16 and runs until Oct. 31.
In Arkansas, early voting is from Oct. 21 to Nov. 4.
Mississippi does not have early voting. However, in-person absentee voting is permitted in some cases. Find out more HERE.
Important information
Tennessee
Check your voter registration HERE.
For essential voting information, including your district, polling information and locations, and a sample ballot, click HERE.
Arkansas
Check your voter registration status, polling sites and sample ballots HERE.
Mississippi
Check your voter registration HERE.
To locate your polling place and view a sample ballot, click HERE.
Election Day
Voters can expect to make selections for the United States President, Senate and House of Representatives.
Memphians will also vote on six ordinances. The first three questions will concern new rules for mayoral elections and salaries for elected officials, while the other three will be gun safety ordinances.
For all the referendums listed on the ballot, voters will choose whether they are "For The Amendment" or "Against The Amendment."
For the first three listed referendums, to vote "For The Amendment" would mean you support creating new rules or criteria for the listed subject.
For the last three listed referendums, to vote "For The Amendment" would mean you want to see the specified gun restrictions put in place.
Click HERE for an in-depth description of all six ordinances and what it means to vote for or against them.
Presidential Election
The country's eyes are mostly on who will become the next President of the United States. The top contenders are Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.
Click HERE for an outline of their presidential debate in September for a better idea of the candidates' visions for the country.