Can I vote in the Knox County Republican primary if I'm not a Republican?

Yes. Tennessee holds an open primary and does not require party registration. Any registered voter may cast a ballot in the Republican primary. Participating does not change your party affiliation and will not affect your ability to vote in the November general election.

When is early voting for the Knox County 2026 primary election?

Early voting runs April 15–30, 2026, at 11 locations throughout Knox County. There is no early voting on Sundays. Election Day is May 5, 2026.

What ID do I need to vote in Knox County?

Tennessee requires a photo ID to vote. Accepted forms include a Tennessee driver's license, U.S. passport, photo ID issued by Tennessee or the federal government, U.S. military ID, and a Tennessee handgun carry permit with a photo. Photo IDs are accepted even if expired.

Why does the Republican primary decide the Knox County Sheriff?

No Democratic or Independent candidate filed to run for Knox County Sheriff in 2026. All four candidates on the ballot are Republicans. Because there is no general-election opposition, the winner of the May 5 Republican primary will become the next Knox County Sheriff.

How to Vote | Knox County Early Voting 2026

This primary is the only election for Sheriff.

No Democratic or Independent candidate is on the ballot. The winner of the May 5 Republican primary becomes Knox County Sheriff. Tennessee holds an open primary — any registered voter may participate regardless of party affiliation. Voting in this primary does not change your registration and will not affect your ability to vote in November.

Early Voting — April 15–30

Vote early at any of the 11 locations below — you are not restricted to your assigned polling place during early voting. Sites are open Monday through Saturday; there is no Sunday early voting.

Carter Senior Center 9040 Asheville Highway

Early voting hours — Carter Senior Center
Date	Hours
Tuesday, Apr 15	10am–7pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 16–17	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 18	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 20–21	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 22	10am–7pm
Thu–Fri, Apr 23–24	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 25	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 27–28	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 29	10am–7pm
Thursday, Apr 30	10am–6pm

City-County Building 400 Main St

Early voting hours — City-County Building
Date	Hours
Tuesday, Apr 15	10am–7pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 16–17	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 18	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 20–21	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 22	10am–7pm
Thu–Fri, Apr 23–24	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 25	8am–4pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 27–28	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 29	10am–7pm
Thursday, Apr 30	10am–6pm

Downtown West 1645 Downtown West Blvd, Unit 40

Early voting hours — Downtown West
Date	Hours
Tuesday, Apr 15	10am–7pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 16–17	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 18	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 20–21	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 22	10am–7pm
Thu–Fri, Apr 23–24	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 25	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 27–28	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 29	10am–7pm
Thursday, Apr 30	10am–6pm

Eternal Life Harvest Center at Five Points 2410 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave

Early voting hours — Eternal Life Harvest Center at Five Points
Date	Hours
Tuesday, Apr 15	10am–7pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 16–17	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 18	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 20–21	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 22	10am–7pm
Thu–Fri, Apr 23–24	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 25	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 27–28	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 29	10am–7pm
Thursday, Apr 30	10am–6pm

Faithway Baptist Church 4402 Crippen Rd

Early voting hours — Faithway Baptist Church
Date	Hours
Tuesday, Apr 15	10am–7pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 16–17	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 18	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 20–21	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 22	10am–7pm
Thu–Fri, Apr 23–24	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 25	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 27–28	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 29	10am–7pm
Thursday, Apr 30	10am–6pm

Farragut Community Center 239 Jamestowne Blvd

Early voting hours — Farragut Community Center
Date	Hours
Tuesday, Apr 15	10am–7pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 16–17	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 18	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 20–21	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 22	10am–7pm
Thu–Fri, Apr 23–24	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 25	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 27–28	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 29	10am–7pm
Thursday, Apr 30	10am–6pm

Firestone Building 5523 Clinton Highway

Early voting hours — Firestone Building
Date	Hours
Tuesday, Apr 15	10am–7pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 16–17	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 18	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 20–21	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 22	10am–7pm
Thu–Fri, Apr 23–24	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 25	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 27–28	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 29	10am–7pm
Thursday, Apr 30	10am–6pm

Gibbs Ruritan Club 7827 Tazewell Pike

Early voting hours — Gibbs Ruritan Club
Date	Hours
Tuesday, Apr 15	10am–7pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 16–17	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 18	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 20–21	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 22	10am–7pm
Thu–Fri, Apr 23–24	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 25	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 27–28	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 29	10am–7pm
Thursday, Apr 30	10am–6pm

Karns Senior Center 8042 Oak Ridge Highway

Early voting hours — Karns Senior Center
Date	Hours
Tuesday, Apr 15	10am–7pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 16–17	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 18	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 20–21	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 22	10am–7pm
Thu–Fri, Apr 23–24	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 25	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 27–28	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 29	10am–7pm
Thursday, Apr 30	10am–6pm

Meridian Baptist Church 6513 Chapman Highway

Early voting hours — Meridian Baptist Church
Date	Hours
Tuesday, Apr 15	10am–5pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 16–17	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 18	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 20–21	10am–6pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 22–23	10am–5pm
Friday, Apr 24	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 25	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 27–28	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 29	10am–5pm
Thursday, Apr 30	10am–6pm

New Harvest Park 4775 New Harvest Lane

Early voting hours — New Harvest Park
Date	Hours
Tuesday, Apr 15	10am–7pm
Wed–Thu, Apr 16–17	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 18	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 20–21	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 22	10am–7pm
Thu–Fri, Apr 23–24	10am–6pm
Saturday, Apr 25	10am–1pm
Mon–Tue, Apr 27–28	10am–6pm
Wednesday, Apr 29	10am–7pm
Thursday, Apr 30	10am–6pm

Election Day — May 5, 2026

On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place based on your registered address — you cannot vote at any location the way you can during early voting. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm.

Find your assigned polling place and verify your registration at the Knox County Election Commission →

What to Bring

Tennessee law requires a photo ID to vote. Your photo ID is accepted even if it is expired. Accepted forms of photo ID include:

Tennessee driver's license or photo ID
U.S. passport or passport card
Photo ID issued by Tennessee or the U.S. government
U.S. military ID with photo
Tennessee handgun carry permit with photo

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