Arranca el periodo de votación anticipada rumbo a elecciones del 5 de mayo

(LPL) – El período de votación anticipada para las elecciones primarias en el condado de Shelby inicia este 15 de abril, brindando a los residentes la oportunidad de emitir su voto antes del día oficial de elecciones, programado para el 5 de mayo de 2026.

Durante este proceso, los votantes podrán participar en persona sin necesidad de justificación previa, ya que Tennessee permite el voto anticipado de manera abierta. Este periodo suele extenderse por aproximadamente dos semanas y finaliza pocos días antes de la jornada electoral.

Las autoridades del Shelby County Election Commission han habilitado múltiples centros de votación en todo el condado para facilitar el acceso a los ciudadanos. Entre los principales puntos se encuentra la oficina central ubicada en 157 Poplar Avenue, así como varios centros satélite distribuidos en distintas comunidades del área de Memphis y sus alrededores.

El horario de votación varía según la sede, pero generalmente incluye opciones en días laborales y algunos fines de semana, lo que permite mayor flexibilidad para los votantes. Las autoridades recomiendan verificar la ubicación más cercana y los horarios específicos antes de acudir.

Estas elecciones primarias son clave, ya que determinan qué candidatos representarán a sus respectivos partidos en las elecciones generales. Además, en el caso del condado de Shelby, forman parte de un ciclo electoral importante rumbo a elecciones locales y estatales más amplias en 2026.

Funcionarios locales instan a la comunidad a aprovechar el voto anticipado para evitar largas filas el día de la elección y garantizar una mayor participación cívica. También recomiendan a los votantes llevar una identificación válida con fotografía para poder emitir su voto sin contratiempos.

Para conocer todos los centros de votación, horarios específicos y detalles adicionales, los residentes pueden visitar el sitio oficial de la comisión electoral https://www.electionsshelbytn.gov/. Igualmente aquí les dejamos todos los centros de votación del condado:

UBICACIÓN                                                                                   DIRECCIÓN

Abundant Grace Fellowship Church                               1574 E Shelby Dr Memphis 38116

Anointed Temple of Praise                                                    3939 Riverdale Rd Memphis 38115

Arlington Safe Room                                                                 11842 Otto Ln Arlington 38002

Baker Community Center                                                      7942 Church Rd Millington 38053

Briarwood Church                                                                      1900 N Germantown Pkwy 38016

Collierville Church of Christ                                                 575 Shelton Dr Collierville 38017

Compassion Church                                                                3505 S Houston Levee Rd 38139

Dave Wells Community Center                                          915 Chelsea Ave Memphis 38107

Ed Rice Community Center                                                  2935 N Watkins St Memphis 38127

Gaisman Community Center                                               4221 Macon Rd Memphis 38122

Glenview Community Center                                              1141 S Barksdale St Memphis 38114

Greater Lewis Street Baptist Church                              152 E Parkway N Memphis 38104

Greater Middle Baptist Church                                          4982 Knight Arnold Rd Memphis 38118

Harmony Church                                                                         6740 St Elmo Rd Bartlett 38135

I. H. Clubhouse Lakeland                                                      4523 Canada Rd Lakeland 38002

Mississippi Blvd. Iglesia – Centro de Vida Familiar 70 N Bellevue Blvd, Memphis 38104

Iglesia Bautista Misionera Mt. Pisgah                            1234 Pisgah Rd, Cordova 38016

Iglesia Bautista Mt. Zion                                                         60 S Parkway E, Memphis 38106

Iglesia Bautista Misionera New Bethel                          7786 Poplar Pike, Germantown 38138

Iglesia Metodista Unida Raleigh                                        3295 Powers Rd, Memphis 38128

Iglesia Bautista Misionera Riverside                               3560 S Third St, Memphis 38109

Segunda Iglesia Bautista                                                       4680 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis 38117

Comisión Electoral del Condado de Shelby              157 Poplar, Memphis 38103

Iglesia Bautista Misionera Solomon Temple              1460 Winchester Rd, Memphis 38116

Compañía Shakespeare de TN                                           7950 Trinity Rd, Cordova 38018

Iglesia de Cristo White Station                                           1106 Colonial Rd, Memphis 38117

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Early Voting Period Kicks Off Ahead of May 5th Elections

(LPL) – The early voting period for the primary elections in Shelby County begins this April 15th, offering residents the opportunity to cast their ballots before the official election day, scheduled for May 5, 2026.

During this process, voters may participate in person without the need for a specific excuse, as Tennessee allows for open early voting. This period typically spans approximately two weeks and concludes just a few days prior to election day.

Officials from the Shelby County Election Commission have opened multiple polling locations throughout the county to facilitate access for citizens. Key locations include the main office situated at 157 Poplar Avenue, as well as several satellite centers distributed across various communities within the Memphis area and its surroundings.

Voting hours vary by location but generally include options on weekdays and select weekends, offering greater flexibility for voters. Officials recommend verifying the nearest location and specific operating hours before visiting.

These primary elections are crucial, as they determine which candidates will represent their respective parties in the general elections. Furthermore, in the case of Shelby County, they form part of a significant electoral cycle leading up to broader local and state elections in 2026.

Local officials urge the community to take advantage of early voting to avoid long lines on election day and to ensure greater civic participation. They also advise voters to bring a valid photo ID to cast their ballots without any complications.

To view all polling locations, specific hours, and additional details, residents can visit the Election Commission’s official website at https://www.electionsshelbytn.gov/. We have also provided a list of all county polling locations below:

LOCATION                                                                                       ADDRESS

Abundant Grace Fellowship Church                              1574 E Shelby Dr Memphis 38116

Anointed Temple of Praise                                                     3939 Riverdale Rd Memphis 38115

Arlington Safe Room                                                                 11842 Otto Ln Arlington 38002

Baker Community Center                                                      7942 Church Rd Millington 38053

Briarwood Church                                                                      1900 N Germantown Pkwy 38016

Collierville Church of Christ                                                 575 Shelton Dr Collierville 38017

Compassion Church                                                                 3505 S Houston Levee Rd 38139

Dave Wells Community Center                                          915 Chelsea Ave Memphis 38107

Ed Rice Community Center                                                  2935 N Watkins St Memphis 38127

Gaisman Community Center                                              4221 Macon Rd Memphis 38122

Glenview Community Center                                              1141 S Barksdale St Memphis 38114

Greater Lewis Street Baptist Church                              152 E Parkway N Memphis 38104

Greater Middle Baptist Church                                          4982 Knight Arnold Rd Memphis 38118

Harmony Church                                                                         6740 St Elmo Rd Bartlett 38135

I.H. Clubhouse Lakeland                                                       4523 Canada Rd Lakeland 38002

Mississippi Blvd. Church – Family Life Center          70 N Bellevue Blvd, Memphis 38104

Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church                           1234 Pisgah Rd, Cordova 38016

Mt. Zion Baptist Church                                                          60 S Parkway E, Memphis 38106

New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church                        7786 Poplar Pike, Germantown 38138

Raleigh United Methodist Church                                    3295 Powers Rd, Memphis 38128

Riverside Missionary Baptist Church                             3560 S Third St, Memphis 38109

Second Baptist Church                                                           4680 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis 38117

Shelby County Election Commission                            157 Poplar, Memphis 38103

Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church            1460 Winchester Rd, Memphis 38116

Tennessee Shakespeare Company                                 7950 Trinity Rd, Cordova 38018

White Station Church of Christ                                          1106 Colonial Rd, Memphis 38117