Today is the last day of early voting. Those who don’t cast a ballot today must wait until Election Day, Nov. 5.

Early and absentee voting numbers are robust this year.

In the first 12 days of voting in 2020, 140,685 early and absentee votes were cast in Knox County. In 12 days in 2024, there were 142,356.

The divide looks like this: 135,971 early voters and 6,385 absentee ballots as of Oct. 29.

Knox County early voting totals by party

We don’t know and we never will.

In Tennessee, voters don’t have to declare a party when they register, which means officials can’t track votes by party.

Some states, including Florida, require voters to choose a political party when they register. They can only vote in that party’s primary elections, and that party affiliation follows them to the general election. That’s how we know for sure there are more Republicans voting early in some other states.

Where can I learn about the candidates?

Before you cast your ballot, whether early or on Election Day, the Knox News Voter’s Guide at knoxnews.com lets you check out who the local candidates are and what they say about the issues.

Can I still register to vote in the 2024 election?

No, the voter registration deadline has passed.

How to check if you’re registered to vote in Tennessee

Check tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup to determine whether you are already registered.

How do I register for an absentee ballot in Tennessee?

That deadlines has passed as well.

Where is early voting in Knox County?

The early voting ends today. During that time, registered voters can go to any early voting location on any day or time it is open.

Here are Knox County early voting locations:

• Carter Senior Center, 9040 Asheville Highway
• City-County Building, 400 Main St.
• Downtown West, 1645 Downtown West Blvd., Unit 40
• Eternal Life Harvest Center at 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

What are early voting hours?

Hours vary depending on the day and place you vote.

Early voting hours 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:

Early voting hours for Meridian Baptist:

Early voting hours for Karns Senior Center:

Early voting hours for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville:

When is Election Day?

Election Day is Nov. 5.

Polls will be open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. If you arrive at your polling site before 8 p.m. and have to wait in line past that time, you may still vote if you stay in line.

Where do I vote on Election Day?

On Nov. 5, you must vote at your registered polling place. Check your address at the Voting location search button at kgis.org.

Some polling locations may have changed since the 2022 election due to redistricting, so voters are advised to double check if they decide to wait to vote on Election Day.

Do I have to show an ID to vote?

Yes, you do.

These forms of identification are acceptable, even if they are 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 reports on politics for Knox News. Email her: allie.feinberg@knoxnews.com and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @alliefeinberg