The 2026 Elections Are Upon Us!
With so many different offices up for grabs this year, we've compiled a list of all public offices within Knox County that are up for election this year! As our organization expands and grows, we will begin adding additional counties/districts to this list! Once the registration deadline is here and all candidates are confirmed to be on the ballot, we will add their names and links to their websites/social media accounts here!
2026 Election
Knox County Republican & Democratic Primary Election - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The following offices are on the ballot (will update with candidates & info after the February 26th deadline to withdraw from the race):
Criminal Court Judge, Div. 1 (filling unexpired term)
Candidate info to come!
County Mayor
Candidate info to come!
County Commission, Districts 3 & 7
Candidate info to come!
County Commission, Seats 10 & 11
Candidate info to come!
Trustee
Candidate info to come!
General Sessions Judge, Div. IV (filling unexpired term)
Candidate info to come!
Sheriff
Candidate info to come!
Circuit Court Clerk
Candidate info to come!
Criminal Court Clerk
Candidate info to come!
County Clerk
Candidate info to come!
Register of Deeds
Candidate info to come!
Board of Education, Districts 1, 4, 6, 7 & 9
Candidate info to come!
Schedule
- Wednesday, Feb 4 - First day to request absentee ballot (90 days prior to election)
- Monday, Apr 6 - Final day to register to vote before primary election
- Wednesday, Apr 15 - First day of early voting
- Saturday, Apr 25 - Last day to request absentee ballot (10 days prior to election)
- Thursday, Apr 30 - Final day of early voting
- Tuesday, May 5 - ELECTION DAY
Federal/State Republican & Democratic Primary Elections - Thursday, August
The following offices are on the ballot (will update with candidates & info after the March 17th deadline to withdraw from the race):
Governor
Candidate info to come!
US Senate
Candidate info to come!
US House of Representatives, District 2
Candidate info to come!
Tennessee Senate, Districts 5 & 7
Candidate info to come!
Tennessee House of Representatives, Districts 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 89 & 90
Candidate info to come!
Republican State Executive Committeeman, Districts 5, 6 & 7
Candidate info to come!
Republican State Executive Committeewoman, Districts 5, 6 & 7
Candidate info to come!
Democratic State Executive Committeeman, Districts 5, 6 & 7
Candidate info to come!
Democratic State Executive Committeewoman, Districts 5, 6 & 7
Candidate info to come!
Schedule
- Friday, May 8 - First day to request absentee ballot (90 days prior to election)
- Tuesday, July 7 - Final day to register to vote before primary election
- Friday, July 17 - First day of early voting
- Monday, July 27 - Final day to request absentee ballot (10 days prior to election)
- Saturday, Aug 1 - Final day of early voting
- Thursday, Aug 6 - ELECTION DAY
Knox County General Election - Thursday, August 6, 2026
The following offices are on the ballot (will update with candidates & info after the February 26th deadline to withdraw from the race):
Criminal Court Judge, Div. 1 (filling unexpired term)
Candidate info to come!
County Mayor
Candidate info to come!
County Commission, Districts 3 & 7
Candidate info to come!
County Commission, Seats 10 & 11
Candidate info to come!
Trustee
Candidate info to come!
General Sessions Judge, Div. IV (filling unexpired term)
Candidate info to come!
Sheriff
Candidate info to come!
Circuit Court Clerk
Candidate info to come!
Criminal Court Clerk
Candidate info to come!
County Clerk
Candidate info to come!
Register of Deeds
Candidate info to come!
Board of Education, Districts 1, 4, 6, 7 & 9
Candidate info to come!
Schedule
- Friday, May 8 - First day to request absentee ballot (90 days prior to election)
- Tuesday, July 7 - Final day to register to vote before primary election
- Friday, July 17 - First day of early voting
- Monday, July 27 - Final day to request absentee ballot (10 days prior to election)
- Saturday, Aug 1 - Final day of early voting
- Thursday, Aug 6 - ELECTION DAY
Town of Farragut Municipal Election (non-partisan) - Thursday, August 6, 20
The following offices are on the ballot (will update with candidates & info after the March 17th deadline to withdraw from the race):
Mayor
Candidate info to come!
Alderman, Wards 1 & 2
Candidate info to come!
Schedule
- Friday, May 8 - First day to request absentee ballot (90 days prior to election)
- Tuesday, July 7 - Final day to register to vote before primary election
- Friday, July 17 - First day of early voting
- Monday, July 27 - Final day to request absentee ballot (10 days prior to election)
- Saturday, Aug 1 - Final day of early voting
- Thursday, Aug 6 - ELECTION DAY
Federal/State General Election - Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The following offices are on the ballot (will update with candidates & info after the March 17th deadline to withdraw from the race):
Governor
Candidate info to come!
US Senate
Candidate info to come!
US House of Representatives, District 2
Candidate info to come!
Tennessee Senate, Districts 5 & 7
Candidate info to come!
Tennessee House of Representatives, Districts 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 89 & 90
Candidate info to come!
Schedule
- Wednesday, August 5 - First day to request absentee ballot
- Monday, October 5 - Final day to register to vote before election
- Wednesday, October 14 - First day of early voting period
- Saturday, October 24 - Final day to request absentee ballot
- Thursday, October 29 - Final day of early voting
- Tuesday, November 3 - ELECTION DAY
Knox County Election Commission & Voter Registration Pages
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