KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On May 3, voters officially decided who they wanted to run as their party's candidate for local government seats. Now, on August 4, voters will cast their ballots for the candidates they want to lead their local governments in several county general elections across East Tennessee.
Partisan voters will also decide who they want to run in the upcoming state and federal elections during the Democratic and Republican primaries. The election to finally decide who will be in those seats will be in November.
Resources are available below for anyone who wants to learn more about where and how to vote in their area. The state of Tennessee also offers an online tool so residents can determine which county, state and federal districts they live in.
Voters can also use "GoVoteTN" to look up their voting location.
Knox County
Early Voting Location Schedule: A list of times when early voting locations are open for the county general election. Early voting runs from July 15 through July 30 and the locations are open from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. on Saturday. A full list of locations is also available below.
- Carter Senior Center
- City County Building (Small Assembly Room)
- Downtown West
- Eternal Life Harvest Center at Five Points
- Farragut Town Hall
- Halls Recreation Center
- Karns Senior Center
- Knoxville Expo Center
- Meridian Baptist Church (South)
- New Harvest Park
Sample Ballot: Knox County has different election ballots for registered Democrat voters and Republican voters, so they can participate in primary elections. There is also a sample County General Election ballot. They are listed below.
County Candidate List: A full list of candidates running in the upcoming Knox County election.
State/Federal and Town of Farragut Candidate List: A list of candidates running for seats in the state and federal governments, as well as candidates running for seats in Farragut.
Application for Absentee Ballot: An application for anyone who needs an absentee ballot to vote in the upcoming elections. The deadline to accept an application is 7 days before Election Day.
Anderson County
Election Schedule: A list of upcoming dates, including the county's early voting period for the state primary and county general elections.
Polling Locations and Hours: Locations on where to place a ballot during the early voting period, and on Election Day.
Sample Ballot: An example of the ballot voters can expect to see when voting for their candidates.
County Voting Data: Information about the county's voters, candidates and government seats.
Blount County
Election Schedule: A list of upcoming dates, including the county's early voting period.
Early Voting Locations and Schedule: A list of locations where people can place a ballot during the county's early voting period, and the times they are open.
Sample Ballots: A list of different sample ballots, giving people an idea of what the forms will look like when they go to vote.
Cocke County
Sample Ballot: An example of a ballot that voters may see when they go to a polling location.
Early Voting Site and Hours: Cocke County has one early voting location. This link lists the times that it is open.
Absentee By-Mail Ballot Application: An application to mail in a ballot for the August election. The last day to request an absentee ballot is April 26.
Election Schedule: A list of important dates regarding county elections is available online.
Grainger County
Election Schedule: A list of important dates of upcoming elections in the county is available online.
Election Results: Here is where the results of the election will be posted.
Absentee Ballots: Here is some information on the requirements to request an absentee ballot in Grainger County.
Polling Locations: Here are locations where people will be able to vote on Election Day. Early voting will be held at the election office.
Cumberland County
Election Schedule: Some basic dates of the county's elections are available only. Early voting starts April 13 through April 28. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is April 26.
Voting Locations: A system where people can find out where they should cast a ballot on Election Day.
Demographic Information: Information about the different voting districts in the county are available online.
August 2022 Sample Ballot: An example of what ballots will look like when people go to vote in August.
Sevier County
Election Schedule: Many dates for voting in Sevier County can be found online, through the election commission's website.
Absentee Ballots: Here is the application to request an absentee ballot in the upcoming election.
Sample Ballot: Here are examples of the ballots that voters can expect to see when voting in the general election. The county has different ballots for Democrats and Republicans so they can cast votes in the primary elections, as well as a general ballot to decide on candidates for local seats.
Results and Candidate Information: Most information about election results and candidates can be found on Seiver County's election commission website.
Loudon County
Election Schedule: Most of the dates and information about candidates can be found on Loudon County's election schedule.
Absentee Voting: Information about how people can cast an absentee ballot in Loudon County.
Voting Locations: Here are the locations and hours where people can cast a ballot during early voting, lasting from April 13 through April 28.
Voting Information: Here are some links to information for voters looking to cast a ballot in the August elections.
Jefferson County
Sample Ballot: Here is an example of the ballot voters can expect to see when voting in the primaries.
Election Schedule and Voting Locations: Most of the dates and information about voting in the county can be found here.
Absentee Ballots: Here is the application to request an absentee ballot in the upcoming election.
Where to Vote: The county links resources so residents can find the right voting location for them.
Hamblen County
Important Dates: Important dates for the election can be found on the Hamblen County Election Commission's website.
Sample Ballot: Hamblen County has different election ballots for registered Democrat voters and Republican voters, so partisan voters can decide who they want to run in the upcoming November election. They also have a general election ballot for local government positions. They are listed below.
Voting Location and Times: A list of different times when people can vote is available below. Early voting takes place in the Election Commission office at the Hamblen County Courthouse, according to their website. Early voting runs through July 30.
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.