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52,810 Votes Cast and Counting — Knox County Voters Continue to Make Their Voices Heard!
Knox County, Tennessee — The November 3, 2026, election is getting closer, and Knox County voters continue to head to the polls.
The Mega Bullhorn of Truth is tracking the daily early voting activity across Knox County’s 11 early voting locations, along with the cumulative absentee ballot totals as we move through the October 14–29 early voting period.
Today, we add Thursday, October 22, to our ongoing report. Downtown West once again led the county’s early voting locations, with Farragut in second place.
Let’s look at the numbers!
Thursday, October 22, 2026: Early Voting by Location
Here is the reported early voting activity at each of Knox County’s 11 early voting locations on Thursday, October 22.
| Early Voting Location | Voters |
|---|---|
| Downtown West | 1,585 |
| Farragut | 1,183 |
| Clinton Highway | 811 |
| Karns | 786 |
| New Harvest | 629 |
| Halls | 556 |
| South | 489 |
| City County Building | 310 |
| Payne Avenue Baptist | 245 |
| Carter | 177 |
| Gibbs | 133 |
| TOTAL | 6,904 |
Downtown West was the busiest location on Thursday, recording 1,585 voters. Farragut followed with 1,183, while Clinton Highway recorded 811.
Karns finished fourth with 786 voters, followed by New Harvest with 629.
At the other end of the list, Gibbs recorded 133 voters, while Carter recorded 177.
Across the 11 locations, the reported total for Thursday was 6,904 voters.
Absentee Ballots: October 14–22, 2026
The absentee ballot numbers continue to grow as well.
| Absentee Voting Period | Ballots |
|---|---|
| October 14–19 | 1,659 |
| October 20–21 | 468 |
| October 22 | 149 |
| Total Absentee Ballots, October 14–22 | 2,276 |
Through Thursday, October 22, the cumulative absentee ballot total stands at 2,276.
That figure adds another piece to the picture of voter participation in Knox County ahead of the November 3 election.
The Bigger Picture: Knox County’s November 3 Election
Early voting began Wednesday, October 14, and continues through Thursday, October 29.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Every day brings another opportunity for Knox County voters to participate in the election process. Whether you vote early or wait until Election Day, make sure you know the deadlines, locations, and requirements that apply to you.
Stay informed. Stay engaged. And make your voice heard!
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