Early voting runs from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31 in the Nov. 5 election. Races on the ballot in president, U.S. Senate and Nashville's transit referendum.

Primary elections for the Nov. 5 races and the general election for Memphis-Shelby County Schools board and Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk were held on Aug. 1.

What's the age requirement to vote? The 26th Amendment to the Constitution sets the voting age at 18. You must be at least that old by Election Day, which this year is Nov. 5.

The outcome of the Nov. 5 elections changed little Tuesday after the absentee ballots were opened and counted for five suburban races still hanging in the balance. Those leading on Election Day in ...