Voting is a fundamental principle, and all Americans deserve the equal opportunity to make their voices heard in our democracy. We are dedicated to using advocacy, litigation, and resources like VOTE411 to include more voters, expand and protect voter access, and ensure that elections remain fair and accessible.

Voter Registration Information

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You can register to vote in Tennessee if you are a U.S. citizen, a Tennessee resident, will be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day, and have no felony convictions (or have had your voting rights restored). Register or update your registration here.

Check Your Registration Status
Visit tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup or GoVoteTN.gov to check your registration status, find your polling place, track your absentee ballot, and view sample ballots.

Important Deadlines
You must register at least 30 days before Election Day. First-time voters who registered online or by mail and have never voted in Knox County before must vote in person.

Voting by Absentee Ballot
Absentee voting lets you cast your ballot by mail. In Tennessee, you must have a qualifying reason (such as being away from your county on Election Day, illness, being a caregiver, military or overseas status, being 60 or older, or living in a licensed care facility). Request an absentee ballot from the Knox County Election Commission online at GoVoteTN.gov, by mail, or in person - your request must be received at least 7 days before Election Day. Your completed ballot must be received by the time polls close on Election Day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ID do I need to vote?
Tennessee law requires a valid federal or Tennessee state-issued photo ID: driver's license, photo ID card, U.S. passport, or military photo ID. Student IDs or IDs issued by other states are not accepted. Your ID may be expired but must still be recognizable.

Where do I vote early?
During the early voting period, registered voters in Knox County may vote at any designated early voting location in the county. Check the Election Commission's website for locations and hours.

What if I need assistance voting?
The Knox County Election Commission can help with accommodations for disability or translation issues. If needed, you may bring someone to assist you.

Vote411

Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund, Vote411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on a variety of aspects of the election process.

Vote411 also allows you to create a personalized voter guide with a sample ballot, candidate comparisons, and more.

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