The Ballot Brief
2026 Ballot Measures

Tennessee Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

Tennessee voters will decide 3 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.

Tennessee constitutional amendments must be approved by a majority of all votes cast in the governor's election.

Amendment 1: Remove Right to Bail for Certain Criminal Offenses Measure

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Remove the right to bail for specified criminal offenses

A yes vote

Supports removing the constitutional right to bail for specified criminal offenses.

A no vote

Keeps the constitution's current bail provisions.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Amendment 2: Prohibit State Property Taxes Measure

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Prohibit the legislature from enacting taxes on property

A yes vote

Supports prohibiting the legislature from enacting taxes on property.

A no vote

Keeps the legislature's current constitutional authority regarding property taxes.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Amendment 3: Marsy's Law Crime Victims' Rights Measure

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Amend the list of crime victims' rights in the constitution

A yes vote

Supports amending the constitutional list of crime victims' rights, known as Marsy's Law.

A no vote

Keeps the current constitutional list of crime victims' rights.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code

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Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.