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    Eira Gwyneth Posted on

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    This story has been updated with the correct address of the Carter Senior Center.

    Election Day 2024 is just around the corner, but if you don’t want to wait until November 5th to cast your vote in state and federal elections, you can vote in person at certain locations or request an absentee ballot before that date. if you are eligible.

    In addition to voting in Tennessee’s presidential, congressional and legislative races, Knoxville voters will also vote on a referendum on how to elect future City Council members.

    Early voting in Tennessee will take place October 16-31. Specific dates, times and polling locations vary by county. There are over 300,000 registered voters in Knox County, and that means lines will be long on Election Day, warned Chris Davis, Knox County election administrator.

    Voting early allows you to choose a polling place instead of going to an assigned location on Election Day.

    Before you cast your vote, whether early or on Election Day, find out who the local candidates are and what they’re saying on the issues with the Knox News Voter Guide:

    ►Knox County and Tennessee Voter Guide 2024: Senate and Congressional Candidates

    ►2024 Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives candidates in Knox County: Meet the candidates

    ►The Knoxville City Council has adopted a new voting system. Now it’s in the hands of the voters

    Can I still register for the 2024 election?

    No, the voter registration deadline for the presidential election was October 7th.

    How to check if you are registered to vote in Tennessee

    Check tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup to see if you are already registered.

    Security checks: How Knox County verifies voter registration so only those eligible can vote

    How do I register to vote by mail in Tennessee?

    The last day to request an absentee ballot is October 29th. You should do this sooner if possible.

    Ballot requests can be emailed to [email protected].

    There are many eligibility restrictions on who can request an absentee ballot by mail, but some qualifications include voters who are 60 and older, outside the county on Election Day, hospitalized, attending school outside of their home or living in a nursing home At home or on the go for military service and more. All qualifications can be found at sos.tn.gov.

    Where is early voting available in Knox County?

    The early voting period is October 16-31. During this time, registered voters may visit any early voting location on any day and at any time they are open.

    Here are the early voting locations in Knox County:

    • Carter Senior Center, 9040 Asheville Highway
    • City-County Building, 400 Main St., ground floor across from Circuit Court Division 1
    • Downtown West, 1645 Downtown West Blvd., Unit 40
    • Eternal Life Harvest Center in Five Points, 2410 Martin Luther King Ave. (next to Love Kitchen)
    • Gibbs Ruritan Club, 7827 Tazewell Pike
    • Halls Recreation Center, 6933 Recreation Lane
    • Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway
    • Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway
    • New Harvest Park, 4775 New Harvest Lane
    • Meridian Baptist Church, 6513 Chapman Highway
    • University of Tennessee (Baker School), 1640 Cumberland Ave.
    • Village Green Shopping Center (Old Stein Mart), 11437 Kingston Pike in Farragut

    When is early voting in Knox County?

    Hours vary depending on the day and location where you vote. No polling stations are open on Sundays.

    Early voting times for Carter Senior Center, City-County Building, Downtown West, Eternal Life Harvest Center at Five Points, Gibbs Ruritan Club, Halls Recreation Center, Knoxville Expo Center, New Harvest Park and Village Green Shopping Center:

    • Oct. 16: 8 a.m.-8 p.m
    • 17th-18th Oct.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
    • Oct. 19: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m
    • 21-22 Oct.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
    • Oct. 23: 8 a.m.-8 p.m
    • 24th-25th Oct.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
    • Oct. 26: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
    • 28-29 Oct.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
    • Oct. 30: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m
    • Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m

    Meridian Baptist Early Voting Times:

    • Oct. 16: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
    • 17th-18th Oct.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
    • 21-22 Oct.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
    • Oct. 23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
    • 24th-25th Oct.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
    • Oct: 26: 8am-5pm
    • 28-29 Oct.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
    • Oct. 30: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
    • Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m

    Early Voting Times for the Karns Senior Center:

    • 16th-18th Oct.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
    • 21st-25th Oct.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
    • 28-31 Oct.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

    Early voting times for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville:

    • 28-29 Oct.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
    • Oct. 30: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m
    • Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m

    Voting in flood-damaged counties: In Helene’s aftermath, here’s how early voting and Election Day will change in East Tennessee

    When is election day?

    Election day is November 5th.

    Polling stations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you arrive at your polling place before 8 p.m. and have to wait in line past that time, you can still vote if you stay in line.

    Where do I vote on election day?

    On November 5th, you must vote at your registered polling place. Check your address using the polling place search button on kgis.org.

    Some polling locations may have changed since the 2022 election due to redistricting. Voters are therefore advised to reconsider whether they want to wait to cast their vote on Election Day.

    Local Tennessee House races:

    • District 14
    • District 15
    • District 16
    • District 18
    • District 19
    • District 89
    • District 90

    Tennessee Senate District 6 is also on the ballot.

    Who will be on the ballot in the federal election in East Tennessee?

    There are elections for President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House Districts 1, 2, and 3.

    Do I have to show ID to vote?

    Yes, you do.

    These IDs are acceptable even if they have expired:

    • Tennessee driver’s license with your photo
    • passport
    • Photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
    • Photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee government
    • Military photo ID
    • Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo

    Allie Feinberg covers politics for Knox News. Email her at: [email protected] and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @alliefeinberg.

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