2025 Elections
*Note: The information contained herein is subject to change/correction, based on changes in the law and/or other considerations/factors. Please contact the Knox County Election Commission at 865-215-2480 for clarification or verification of below information.
- 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.
- Vacancy elections are to fill the remainder of an unexpired term.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
CITY OF KNOXVILLE PRIMARY ELECTION
Offices on the ballot:
- City Council - Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 (Voter will cast a vote only in voter's district of residence)
Schedule:
- Monday, March 17, 2025 - First day to pick up a petition
- Thursday, May 15, 2025 at NOON - Petition return Deadline
- Thursday, May 22, 2025 at NOON - Withdrawal Deadline
- Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - First day to request an absentee ballot (90 days prior to election)
- Monday, July 28, 2025 - Final day to register to vote before election
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - First day of Early Voting period
- Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Final day to request an absentee ballot (10 days prior to election)
- Thursday, August 21, 2025 - Final day of Early Voting period
- Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - Election Day
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
CITY OF KNOXVILLE REGULAR (GENERAL) ELECTION
Offices on the ballot:
- City Council - Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 (Voter will cast a vote only in voter's district of residence)
Schedule:
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - First day to request an absentee ballot (90 days prior to election)
- Monday, October 6, 2025 - Final day to register to vote before election
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - First day of Early Voting period
- Saturday, October 25, 2025 - Final day to request an absentee ballot (10 days prior to election)
- Thursday, October 30, 2025 - Final day of Early Voting period
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Election Day
