KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Before You Vote is an ongoing project by 10News to promote and inspire your participation in the democratic process. Be a good citizen! Take time to vote!
On Aug. 1, people across Knox County will cast a ballot for the upcoming 2024 municipal general election. The election includes a variety of races, ranging from representatives for U.S. Congress to state representatives, as well as local leaders such as aldermen and commissioners.
Voters have until July 2 to register to vote, and early voting starts on July 12, and a full list of the offices on the ballot is available below.
- US Senate
- US House of Representatives, District 2
- State Senate, District 6
- State House of Representatives, Districts 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 89, 90
- Democratic State Executive Committeeman, District 5
- Democratic State Executive Committeewoman, District 7
- Criminal Court Judge Division II District 6
- County Commission, District 1
- County Commission, District 2
- County Commission, District 4
- County Commission, District 5
- County Commission, District 6
- County Commission, District 8
- County Commission, District 9
- Assessor of Property
- County Law Director
- Board of Education District 2
- Board of Education District 3
- Board of Education District 5
- Board of Education District 8
- Farragut Board of Alderman, Ward 1 (non-partisan)
- Farragut Board of Alderman, Ward 2 (non-partisan)
WBIR is also speaking with candidates during the days leading up to the election, giving them a chance to share their ideas and plans if they win the election. You can view the interviews below, organized by candidates' names, parties and the offices they are running for.
Terrye Whitaker (D - Board of Education District 5)
Charles Frazier (R - County Commission District 1)
Shane Jackson (D - County Commission District 4)
Courtney Durrett (D - County Commission District 2)
Debbie Phillips (R - County Commission District 2)
Garrett Holt (R - County Commission District 4)
Matthew Park (D - County Commission District 9)
Adam Thompson (R - County Commission District 8)
Angela Russell (R - County Commission District 5)
Phil Ballard (R - Assessor of Property)
Daniel Greene (D - County Commission District 6)
Anne Templeton (D - Board of Education District 2)
Jennifer Owen (I - Board of Education District 2)
Andy Fox (R - County Commission District 9)
This story will be updated as WBIR speaks with more candidates.