Early voting period ends with more than 100K votes cast in Knox County, election commission says
The oldest person to cast an early vote in person was 104 years old.
What This Story Is About
- The Knox County Election Commission is breaking down how many people have cast a ballot early.
Why It Matters
- The general election will decide Tennessee’s next governor governor, U.S. senator, members of Congress, state lawmakers and, in some communities, municipal officials.
What Happens Next
- Election Day will be on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Catch Up
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - With the conclusion of early voting, the Knox County Election Commission is releasing how many people cast a ballot early ahead of Tuesday’s general election.
More than 100,000 people voted early in Knox County
Chris Davis, the administrator of elections, said Thursday night at 6 p.m. marked the end of the early voting period in Knox County.
According to Davis, a total of 102,196 votes were cast, 4,099 of which were absentee and from nursing homes.
Of those, Davis said 4,279 were first-time voters, and the oldest person to cast an early vote in person was 104 years old.
Breakdown of voters
Below is a breakdown of voters in the City of Knoxville, Knox County and the Town of Farragut:
| Residence | Republican | Democratic | General |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County | 35,374 | 18,081 | 9,872 |
| City of Knoxville | 10,437 | 15,587 | 5,173 |
| Town of Farragut | 4,637 | 1,946 | 1,089 |
Compared to previous midterm elections
Davis noted that early voting numbers were up tremendously over the 2022 November midterm election, which only saw a total of 68,424 votes cast.
This year’s number, however, falls short of the 113,731 people who voted early for the 2018 midterm election.
Knox County Ballot
Below is the sample ballot for the election:
Election Day
Polls will be open across Knox County on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Click here for a full list of polling locations across the county.
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