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Who is running in the Knoxville election?

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A little research beforehand will help you avoid surprises on your ballot when you enter the voting booth on November 5th.

By the way, you are allowed to search for candidates on your phone at a polling station, so feel free to bookmark this!

The 2024 Knox News Voter's Guide is designed to provide information about the candidates and their positions on key issues.

Remember, polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 5th, and election officials expect we will know the results in Tennessee around 11 p.m. that evening.

But first you have to vote! Click through to learn more about the candidates and even a referendum in the City of Knoxville.

East Tennessee federal candidates running for U.S. Senate and three congressional districts

Here is the one Knox County and Tennessee 2024 Voter Guide: Senate and Congressional Candidates

East Tennessee candidates for state Senate and House races

Here they are Candidates for Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives in 2024 in Knox County

One Tennessee Senate race to watch is in the 6th District with incumbent State Senator Becky Duncan Massey. One Tennessee House race is in District 18, pitting incumbent state Rep. Elaine Davis against Bryan Goldberg.

Tell me about the referendum in Knoxville, which was largely “yes” and “no.”

This is very important and the wording is not very confusing, as is often the case with referendums. What are the “yes” and “no” signs popping up in Knoxville? An explainer

What do young voters want?

Both parties really want to have young voters on their side. We spoke to University of Tennessee students and a politics professor to clear it all up.

Here's what we found: Young voters have never experienced an election without “fight, fight, fight,” and they like it that way