Knox County Voter Guide
Knox County, Tennessee - State Primary and State and County General Election
August 6, 2026
How to vote FOR - not against - your values
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Knox County Voter Guide 2026
What This Guide Does for You
Helps you vote for—not against—your values in the 2026 Knox County election based on candidate research.
Provides easy-to-understand star ratings for candidates running for state, county, judicial, and school-board offices.
Covers major Tennessee races, including Governor, United States Senate, Congress, the Tennessee Senate, and the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Evaluates key Knox County offices, including County Mayor, County Commission, Sheriff, County Trustee, County Clerk, and Register of Deeds.
Includes Knox County Board of Education races that can directly affect local families and classrooms.
Reviews judicial retention questions so voters can better understand which judges are being considered for continued service.
Uses candidate questionnaires and locally conducted research to help voters compare candidates beyond campaign advertising and political rhetoric.
Designed to help both early voters and Election Day voters prepare for the August 6, 2026 election.
Lets you quickly review the important races and ratings without spending hours researching every candidate yourself.
* Candidate refused or failed to fill out the questionnaire.
Republican Primary
** This year’s Republican primary for Governor presents Tennessee voters with an unusual choice. All three leading candidates are strong conservatives who share the same core principles—something rarely found in other states. Each brings important strengths, and each has areas of weaknesses. Based on intensive research on all, we have assigned all three the same rating. Sen. Marsha Blackburn offers unmatched statewide name recognition and media appearances. Rep. Monty Fritts was the only candidate to complete our questionnaire and is widely recognized for his powerful commitment to Christian values and principles. Rep. John Rose brings extensive experience as a successful businessman and employer, providing executive leadership, budget management, and organizational experience. Tennessee Republicans face the enviable task of choosing among three qualified conservative candidates.
Judicial Retention Questions
Shall each judge be retained in office, or be replaced?