Knox County Election Commission - 2021 Election Schedule
- 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.
CITY OF KNOXVILLE PRIMARY ELECTION
Offices on the ballot:
- City Council - Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6
Schedule:
- Monday, March 22, 2021 – First day to pick up a petition
- Thursday, May 20, 2021 at NOON – Petition Deadline
- Thursday, May 27, 2021 at NOON – Withdrawal Deadline
- Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - First day to request an absentee ballot
- Monday, August 2, 2021 - Final day to register to vote before election
- Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - First day of Early Voting period
- Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - Final day to request an absentee ballot
- Thursday, August 26, 2021 - Final day of Early Voting period
- Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - Election Day
CITY OF KNOXVILLE REGULAR (GENERAL) ELECTION
Offices on the ballot:
- City Council - Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6
Schedule:
- Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - First day to request an absentee ballot
- Monday, October 4, 2021 - Final day to register to vote before election
- Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - First day of Early Voting period
- Tuesday, October 26, 2021 - Final day to request an absentee ballot
- Thursday, October 28, 2021 - Final day of Early Voting period
- Tuesday, November 2, 2021 - Election Day
