Knox County Election Commission – 2020 Election Schedule
Notes:
- Information contained herein is subject to change. Please consult the Election Commission website for the latest information.
- Both independent and partisan candidates have the same qualifying deadlines as listed for each office.
- Offices and referendum questions are subject to be added to the ballot of any election.
- State Law requires municipal elections and school board elections to be non-partisan.
- Vacancy elections are to fill the remainder of an unexpired term.
November 3, 2020 – Presidential and Federal/State General Election
The Presidential Election is held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November every four years (2016, 2020, 2024, etc.)
Offices on the ballot:
- President and Vice President of the United States
- US Senate
- US House of Representatives, District 2
- State Senate, District 6
- State House of Representatives, Districts 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 89
Schedule:
- Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - First day to request an absentee ballot
- Monday, October 5, 2020 - Final day to register to vote before election
- Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - First day of Early Voting period
- Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - Final day to request an absentee ballot
- Thursday, October 29, 2020 - Final day of Early Voting period
- Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - Election Day
