More Than 274,000 Registered Voters Eligible to Cast Ballots
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) – Early voting has officially concluded in Knox County as election officials prepare for Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The Knox County Election Commission announced that early voting ended Thursday at 6 p.m., bringing to a close a 14-day period in which voters could cast ballots ahead of the county election.
According to election officials, Knox County has 274,461 active registered voters as of Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. To view early voting number, please go to https://knoxcounty.org/election/
The election commission has released a statistical breakdown of early voting participation, including voters who cast ballots during the early voting period, residents who voted in nursing homes and those who submitted absentee ballots by mail.
Election officials say the information provides a snapshot of voter participation leading into Election Day, when voters who have not yet cast ballots will have one final chance to do so.
The Nov. 3 election includes several closely watched races at the state and federal levels, including Tennessee’s governor’s race and congressional contests.
Knox County voters can find polling locations, sample ballots, voter information and election updates through the Knox County Election Commission website.
Polls will open Tuesday morning and remain open until 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Election officials are encouraging voters to verify their polling location before heading to the polls and to bring proper identification as required under Tennessee law.
