Tuesday, May 5, 2026
KNOX COUNTY REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION
Offices on the ballot:
County Mayor
County Commission - Districts 3 and 7
County Commission - Seats 10 and 11
Trustee
Sheriff
Circuit Court Clerk
Criminal Court Clerk
County Clerk
Register of Deeds
Board of Education - Districts 1, 4, 6, 7, and 9
Schedule:
Monday, December 22, 2025 – First day to pick up a petition
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - First day to request an absentee ballot (90 days prior to election)
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at NOON – Petition Deadline
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at NOON – Withdrawal Deadline
Monday, April 6, 2026 - Final day to register to vote before election
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - First day of Early Voting period
Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Final day to request an absentee ballot (10 days prior to election)
Thursday, April 30, 2026 - Final day of Early Voting period
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Election Day