Election officials urge voter status and polling location checks before heading to polls

Today is election day, so before you head out to cast your ballot, election officials are reminding residents in Tennessee and Virginia to confirm their voting status and polling place online. Tennessee residents can quickly check their records by visiting tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup. On Election Day, polls in Tennessee close at 8 p.m. Eastern. In Virginia, you can confirm your assigned polling station and details at vote.elections.virginia.gov. Virginia polls close statewide at 7 p.m. Eastern. Double-check your location and closing times before you go.