Event Brief
Oct 27, 2026 at 7:20 AM ET
Knox County Early Voting Surpasses 65,000 Ballots
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More than 65,000 ballots have been cast in Knox County through early, absentee and nursing home voting, election officials said. Turnout is running ahead of the pace during the last midterm election, and officials project 90,000 to 95,000 ballots before early voting ends Thursday. About 180 workers are staffing 11 locations, including a Downtown West site handling up to 200 voters an hour.
WHO: Knox County Administrator of Elections Chris Davis and county election workers.
WHAT: Knox County has recorded more than 65,000 ballots cast ahead of Election Day.
WHEN: Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 6:44 AM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Voters are casting ballots early, by absentee voting and through nursing home voting ahead of Election Day.
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