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Knox County, Tennessee — The November 3, 2026 Election Is Approaching!
Knox County voters continue to head to the polls as early voting moves deeper into its second week for the November 3, 2026, election.
The Mega Bullhorn of Truth continues to follow the numbers, reporting early voting activity by location and tracking the cumulative totals as Knox County voters make their voices heard.
With the October 14–29 early voting period underway, the latest figures for Tuesday, October 20, and Wednesday, October 21, show which locations are attracting the most voters and how the overall numbers are adding up.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Early Voting by Location
Here is the reported early voting activity at each of Knox County’s 11 early voting locations on Tuesday, October 20.
| Early Voting Location | Voters |
|---|---|
| Downtown West | 1,426 |
| Farragut | 1,172 |
| Clinton Highway | 843 |
| Karns | 809 |
| New Harvest | 744 |
| Halls | 694 |
| South | 538 |
| City County Building | 325 |
| Payne Avenue Baptist | 279 |
| Carter | 268 |
| Gibbs | 174 |
Downtown West led the way on October 20, followed by Farragut and Clinton Highway. Karns and New Harvest rounded out the top five locations for the day.
The reported activity across these 11 locations totaled 7,272 voters.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Early Voting by Location
Wednesday brought another day of voting across Knox County. Here is the reported activity at each location.
| Early Voting Location | Voters |
|---|---|
| Downtown West | 1,628 |
| Farragut | 1,401 |
| Clinton Highway | 952 |
| New Harvest | 798 |
| Karns | 781 |
| Halls | 588 |
| South | 487 |
| City County Building | 398 |
| Payne Avenue Baptist | 264 |
| Carter | 228 |
| Gibbs | 147 |
Once again, Downtown West was the busiest location, recording 1,628 voters, followed by Farragut with 1,401 and Clinton Highway with 952.
New Harvest moved into fourth place, followed by Karns. The reported activity across the 11 locations totaled 7,672 voters.
That represents an increase of 400 voters over Tuesday’s reported total across the locations.
October 20–21: Two-Day Location Comparison
The following comparison shows how the reported activity changed between Tuesday and Wednesday.
| Early Voting Location | Oct. 20 | Oct. 21 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown West | 1,426 | 1,628 | +202 |
| Farragut | 1,172 | 1,401 | +229 |
| Clinton Highway | 843 | 952 | +109 |
| Karns | 809 | 781 | -28 |
| New Harvest | 744 | 798 | +54 |
| Halls | 694 | 588 | -106 |
| South | 538 | 487 | -51 |
| City County Building | 325 | 398 | +73 |
| Payne Avenue Baptist | 279 | 264 | -15 |
| Carter | 268 | 228 | -40 |
| Gibbs | 174 | 147 | -27 |
Farragut recorded the largest increase among the listed locations, gaining 229 voters from Tuesday to Wednesday. Downtown West followed with an increase of 202.
The City County Building also saw an increase, while several other locations recorded lower daily totals on Wednesday.
Daily turnout can fluctuate from one location to another. These figures provide a snapshot of activity on the two days rather than a prediction of the final election outcome.
The Big Picture: October 14–21, 2026
Now, let’s look at the cumulative numbers for the first eight days of early voting, including absentee ballots.
Cumulative Voting Totals
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Absentee ballots, October 14–19 | 1,659 |
| Absentee ballots, October 20–21 | 468 |
| Total absentee ballots, October 14–21 | 2,127 |
| Early voting total, October 14–21 | 43,631 |
| TOTAL VOTES CAST, October 14–21 | 45,758 |
Through Wednesday, October 21, Knox County had recorded 45,758 total votes cast, combining 43,631 early votes and 2,127 absentee ballots.
That is the number to watch as early voting continues toward Election Day.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Knox County’s early voting period runs through Thursday, October 29, 2026, with Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
If you have not voted yet, review the available early voting locations and make a plan to participate. If you have already voted, encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to make sure their voices are heard, too.
The Mega Bullhorn of Truth will continue tracking the numbers and reporting the activity as the election approaches.
Elections are about more than campaign signs, political advertisements, and promises. They are about voters showing up and making their decisions count.
The numbers tell a story. The voters determine the outcome.
Stay informed. Stay engaged. And make your voice heard!
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