Election Day in Tennessee is around the corner: on Aug. 6, 2026. Across the state, voters are casting their ballots during the early voting period for the state and federal primaries, and state, county, and municipal general elections. Races on the ballot include Governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. For Knox County and the Town of Farragut, voters will decide their next mayor.
In Tennessee, voters are not registered as a Democratic or Republican but are encouraged to look at each sample ballot before heading to the poll. Sample ballots and additional can be found on the Knox County Election Commission website.
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Voter information Who is eligible to register to vote in TN? Voters must meet the following criteria to vote in Tennessee:
A citizen of the United States At least 18 years old A resident of Tennessee More information can be found on the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website
How do you register to vote? It is too late to register to vote for the Aug, 6 elections. To register for the Nov. 3 state and federal General Election, residents can register online Voter Registration Application
How do you check if you’re registered? Residents can check their registration by visiting the Tennessee Voter Registration Lookup and Absentee Ballot Status Tracker
What are the key election dates? Early voting ends August 1. Election day is August 6.
Where do you vote in-person? There are 11 early voting locations across Knoxville and Knox County. Locations and hours can be found on the Knox County Election Commission website
Can you mail in a ballot? Voters can request an absentee ballot if they meet certain criteria. More information can be found on the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website
Statewide and federal races Tennessee Governor
Democratic ballot
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Carnita Atwater Governor
Party: Democratic
Tim Cyr Governor
Party: Democratic
Jerri Green Governor
Party: Democratic
Adam "Ditch" Kurtz Governor
Party: Democratic
Kevin Lee McCants Governor
Party: Democratic
Republican ballot
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Marsha Blackburn Governor
Party: Republican
Monty Fritts Governor
Party: Republican
John Rose Governor
Party: Republican
U.S. Senator
Democratic ballot
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Marquita Bradshaw U.S. Senate
Party: Democratic
Maria Brewer U.S. Senate
Party: Democratic
Kevin Lee McCants U.S. Senate
Party: Democratic
Civil Miller-Watkins U.S. Senate
Party: Democratic
Diana Onyejiaka U.S. Senate
Party: Democratic
Republican ballot
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Bill Hagerty is running unopposed on the Republican ballot.
U.S. Representative — District 2
Democratic ballot
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Michaela Barnett is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot.
Republican ballot
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Tim Burchett is running unopposed on the Republican ballot.
Legislative races Tennessee Senate — District 5
Democratic ballot
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David Miller is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot.
Republican ballot
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Jimmy Matlock is running unopposed on the Republican ballot.
Tennessee Senate — District 7
Democratic ballot
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Bryan Langan is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot.
Republican ballot
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Richard M. Briggs TN Senate
District: District 7
Party: Republican
Status: Incumbent
Kent Morrell TN Senate
District: District 7
Party: Republican
Tennessee House of Representatives — District 14
Democratic ballot
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Lindsay Young Honaker TN House of Representatives
District: District 14
Party: Democratic
Shivam R. Zaveri TN House of Representatives
District: District 14
Party: Democratic
Republican ballot
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Jason Zachary is running unopposed on the Republican ballot.
Tennessee House of Representatives — District 15
Democratic ballot
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Sam McKenzie is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot.
Republican ballot
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No candidate qualified on the Republican ballot.
Tennessee House of Representatives — District 16
Democratic ballot
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Eliza Boles is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot.
Republican ballot
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Michele Carringer is running unopposed on the Republican ballot.
Tennessee House of Representatives — District 18
Democratic ballot
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Bryan Goldberg is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot.
Republican ballot
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Elaine Davis TN House of Representatives
District: District 18
Party: Republican
Status: Incumbent
Brent N. Jones TN House of Representatives
District: District 18
Party: Republican
Elliott Schuchardt TN House of Representatives
District: District 18
Party: Republican
Tennessee House of Representatives — District 19
Democratic ballot
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Jenny Fowler is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot.
Republican ballot
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Dave Wright is running unopposed on the Republican ballot.
Tennessee House of Representatives — District 89
Democratic ballot
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Randy DeBord is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot.
Republican ballot
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Justin Lafferty is running unopposed on the Republican ballot.
Tennessee House of Representatives — District 90
Democratic ballot
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Gloria Johnson is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot.
Republican ballot
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No candidate qualified on the Republican ballot.
County races Criminal Court Judge Division 1 District 6 (unexpired term) Emily F. Abbott is the Republican Party nominee; there are no other candidates on the ballot.
County Mayor
Beau Hawk County Mayor
Party: Democratic Party nominee
Betsy Henderson County Mayor
Party: Republican Party nominee
County Commission District 3
Brandon Huckaby County Commission
District: District 3
Party: Democratic Party nominee
Sheri Super County Commission
District: District 3
Party: Republican Party nominee
County Commission District 7
Barry Beeler County Commission
District: District 7
Party: Republican Party nominee
William Cooper County Commission
District: District 7
Party: Democratic Party nominee
County Commission At-Large, Seat 10
Justin D. Cofer County Commission
District: At-Large, Seat 10
Party: Republican Party nominee
Ronin Cunningham County Commission
District: At-Large, Seat 10
Party: Independent candidate
Katina Sharp County Commission
District: At-Large, Seat 10
Party: Democratic Party nominee
County Commission At-Large, Seat 11
Garrett Holt County Commission
District: At-Large, Seat 11
Party: Republican Party nominee
Vivian Underwood Shipe County Commission
District: At-Large, Seat 11
Party: Democratic Party nominee
David Velarde County Commission
District: At-Large, Seat 11
Party: Independent candidate
County Trustee
Stephen Hood County Trustee
Party: Democratic Party nominee
Nick McBride County Trustee
Party: Republican Party nominee
General Sessions Judge Division IV (unexpired term)
Ben H. Houston II General Sessions Judge
District: Division IV (Unexpired Term)
Party: Democratic Party nominee
Andrea Kline General Sessions Judge
District: Division IV (Unexpired Term)
Party: Republican Party nominee
Status: Incumbent
Sheriff Brent Gibson is the Republican Party nominee; there are no other candidates on the ballot.
Circuit, Civil Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerk Charlie Susano is the Republican Party nominee; there are no other candidates on the ballot.
Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond is the Republican Party nominee; there are no other candidates on the ballot.
County Clerk Richie Beeler is the Republican Party nominee; there are no other candidates on the ballot.
Register of Deeds Sherry Witt is the Republican Party nominee; there are no other candidates on the ballot.
Board of Education Board of Ed District 1
Charles Frazier Board of Education
District: District 1
Party: Republican Party nominee
Breyauna Holloway Board of Education
District: District 1
Party: Democratic Party nominee
Board of Ed District 4
Katherine Bike Board of Education
District: District 4
Party: Democratic Party nominee
Status: Incumbent
Ashley Sartelle Board of Education
District: District 4
Party: Republican Party nominee
Board of Ed District 6
Cadence Collins Board of Education
District: District 6
Party: Democratic Party nominee
Lee Ann Eaves Board of Education
District: District 6
Party: Republican Party nominee
Board of Ed District 7
Amy Fenner Board of Education
District: District 7
Party: Democratic Party nominee
Steve Triplett Board of Education
District: District 7
Party: Republican Party nominee
Status: Incumbent
Board of Ed District 9
Brandy Jenkins Board of Education
District: District 9
Party: Democratic Party nominee
Bill Sofield Board of Education
District: District 9
Party: Republican Party nominee
Town of Farragut Mayor
Alex Cain Town of Farragut: Mayor
Party: None
Status: Incumbent
Louise Povlin Town of Farragut: Mayor
Party: None
Alderman, Ward 1
Dian Hall Town of Farragut: Alderman, Ward 1
Party: None
Joey Ruffalo Town of Farragut: Alderman, Ward 1
Party: None
Alderman, Ward 2
Joe LaCroix Town of Farragut: Alderman, Ward 2
Party: None
Status: Incumbent
Greg Wiberley Town of Farragut: Alderman, Ward 2
Party: None
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