Early Voting Begins for Dickson County Primary Election

Voters will head to the polls on May 5 to select candidates for county offices

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:20pm

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Dickson County, Tennessee will hold its primary election on May 5, 2026, with early voting beginning on April 15. The primary will determine the candidates who will represent the Democratic and Republican parties in the general county election on August 6. Both parties initially declared primaries for all eligible county offices, but the Dickson County Democrats later rescinded their primary for all offices except county mayor, county commissioners, and general sessions court clerk.

Why it matters

This primary election will set the stage for the general county election in August, where voters will choose the officials who will govern Dickson County for the next few years. The outcome could have significant impacts on local policies and priorities.

The details

The May 5 primary ballot will include candidates for a variety of county offices, including county commission, county mayor, court clerks, judges, and the school board. While the Dickson County Democrats rescinded their primary for most offices, the Republican and Democratic parties will still be represented on the ballot for the county mayor and county commissioner races.

  • Early voting begins on Wednesday, April 15 and runs through Thursday, April 30.
  • The primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 5.
  • The general county election is scheduled for Thursday, August 6.

The players

Martha Shepard

Secretary of the Dickson County Democrats.

Liz Littleton

Dickson County Elections Administrator.

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What they’re saying

“After all of our discussions and disagreements on the primary matter, Dickson County Democrats decided that only the County Mayor and County Commissioners make laws; and thus, they are the ones we compromised on to have a democratic primary.”

— Martha Shepard, Secretary, Dickson County Democrats

What’s next

Voters can request absentee ballots until April 25. Early voting locations will be open on weekdays and Saturdays leading up to the May 5 primary.

The takeaway

This primary election will be an important step in determining the future leadership of Dickson County. Voters will have the opportunity to shape the ballot for the general election in August, where the winning candidates will take office.