News Summary
Knoxville is preparing for its upcoming City Council Primary Election, with 82,848 active registered voters expected to take part. The election will occur on August 26, 2025, preceded by an early voting period starting August 6. While 97,274 voters are registered in total, 14,426 in the 5th City Council District will not be eligible to vote. The primary will feature five contested races, with the top candidates moving to the General Election on November 4. Voter registration closes on July 28, 2025.
Knoxville is gearing up for its 2025 City Council Primary Election, with a total of 82,848 active registered voters expected to participate. This election is set to take place on August 26, 2025, following an early voting period that begins on August 6, 2025.
The total number of active registered voters in Knoxville stands at 97,274. However, it is noteworthy that there are 14,426 registered voters residing in the 5th City Council District who are not eligible to vote in the upcoming primary election.
Voting Details
Early voting will kick off on August 6 at 12 p.m. across six locations throughout the city. General early voting hours are set from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Specific locations may have exceptions to standard hours, which can be checked at www.knoxvotes.org. Additionally, on Wednesdays, all early voting sites will open at noon, with most locations remaining open until 7 p.m., except for Meridian Baptist, which will close at 5 p.m..
Election Structure
The 2025 City of Knoxville Primary Election will include five races, ensuring that each voter’s ballot features at least one contested race. The top two candidates in each race, determined by voters, will move forward to the General Election scheduled for November 4, 2025. Importantly, the primary ballot will not include any questions; a sample ballot can be accessed via the Election Commission’s website.
Voter Registration and Deadlines
The deadline for voter registration for the primary election is July 28, 2025. Registration can be completed online, in person at the Election Commission office, or by mailing a completed voter registration form.
City Council District Breakdown
The distribution of active registered voters by City Council District is as follows:
- 1st District: 12,012 voters
- 2nd District: 20,053 voters
- 3rd District: 17,579 voters
- 4th District: 19,601 voters
- 6th District: 13,603 voters
As all current incumbents in the impacted districts are reaching their two-term limits, they will not be eligible for re-election in this cycle.
Future Implications
The General Election will also consider a proposed sales tax increase introduced by Mayor Indya Kincannon. This proposed increase aims to fund enhancements and upgrades anticipated to last for 20 years, which could significantly impact the local community.
Further Information
Voters seeking additional details on the election process are encouraged to visit the Election Commission’s website or contact them directly at 865-215-2480.
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Additional Resources
- Knox News: Knoxville City Council Candidates 2025 Voter Guide
- WBIR: Hold Before You Vote – Candidates Speak Ahead of 2025 Knox County Primary Election
- WATE: Which Knoxville City Council Districts Are on the Ballot in 2025
- WBIR: Knox County Election Commission Releases Total of Registered Voters
- Wikipedia: Elections in the United States
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Election
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