2026 Elections

Knox County
Election Schedule

Key Dates

Fri., May 8
First day to request an absentee ballot

Tues., July 7,
Final day to register to vote before election

Fri., July 17 — Sat., August 1
Early Voting period

Mon., July 27
Final day to request an absentee ballot

Thurs., August 6
Election Day

Quick Links

  • Voter Registration

    Check your voter registrations status at the link below.

    TN.Gov/voterlookup

  • 2026 Schedule

    View the schedule for all upcoming elections at the link below.

    Knoxvotes.org

  • Run For Office

    Are you interested in running for one of these open offices?

    Learn more

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Federal & State
Schedule

Primary Election Key Dates

Fri., May 8
First day to request an absentee ballot

Tues., July 7
Final day to register to vote before election

Fri., July 17
First day of Early Voting period

Mon., July 27
Final day to request an absentee ballot

Sat., August 1
Final day of Early Voting period

Thurs., August 6
Election Day

General Election Key Dates

Wed., August 5
First day to request an absentee ballot

Mon., October 5
Final day to register to vote before election

Wed., October 14
First day of Early Voting period

Sat., October 24
Final day to request an absentee ballot

Thurs., October 29
Final day of Early Voting period

Tues., November 3
Election Day

 Thurs., August 6, 2026

 View the positions on the Federal & State Ballot

  • The head of Tennessee's executive branch approves or rejects laws, manages the state budget, and leads the state's military forces.

  • Represents the state by creating and voting on federal laws, approving the President's appointments, and serving as jurors in impeachment trials.

  • Represents District 2 in Congress by creating and voting on laws, overseeing the budget, and helping residents with federal agencies like Social Security or the IRS.

  • Represent District 5 by proposing and voting on Tennessee state laws, helping create the state budget, and confirming Governor appointments.

  • Represent District 7 by proposing and voting on Tennessee state laws, helping create the state budget, and confirming Governor appointments.

  • Serve District 14 by creating and voting on state laws and working on Tennessee's budget.

  • Serve District 15 by creating and voting on state laws and working on Tennessee's budget.

  • Serve District 16 by creating and voting on state laws and working on Tennessee's budget.

  • Serve District 18 by creating and voting on state laws and working on Tennessee's budget.

  • Serve District 19 by creating and voting on state laws and working on Tennessee's budget.

  • Serve District 89 by creating and voting on state laws and working on Tennessee's budget.

  • Serve District 90 by creating and voting on state laws and working on Tennessee's budget.

  • Serve as the male representative for District 5. Help run the party by overseeing budgets and conventions, recruiting and electing candidates, and connecting the district to the state party.

  • Serve as the male representative for District 6. Help run the party by overseeing budgets and conventions, recruiting and electing candidates, and connecting the district to the state party.

  • Serve as the male representative for District 7. Help run the party by overseeing budgets and conventions, recruiting and electing candidates, and connecting the district to the state party.

  • Serve as the female representative for District 5. Help run the party by overseeing budgets and conventions, recruiting and electing candidates, and connecting the district to the state party.

  • Serve as the female representative for District 6. Help run the party by overseeing budgets and conventions, recruiting and electing candidates, and connecting the district to the state party.

  • Serve as the female representative for District 7. Help run the party by overseeing budgets and conventions, recruiting and electing candidates, and connecting the district to the state party.