Seminar will be held on Saturday, March 1st
Register at www.knoxvotes.org
Knoxville – What steps do I need to take to run for elected office?
Why is the ballot ordered a certain way?
How do Knox County and the State of Tennessee ensure fair and accurate elections?
Why did my polling place change?
These are just a few of the many questions that voters throughout Knox County ask the Election Commission throughout the year. So, with a combined five elections scheduled in 2025 and 2026 – representing 48 elected offices – the Knox County Election Commission (KCEC) continues its duty to answer voters’ questions by again offering the popular Knox County Elections 101 seminar.
Now in its third year, this half-day seminar is geared towards voters, individuals considering a run for public office, and voters interested in being poll workers. Attendees will hear from KCEC staff and poll workers about how elections are conducted in Knox County and many of the details associated with preparing for an election.
In addition to a mock election, attendees will be presented information on several topics, including:
- The different types of elections
- The eight types of voting
- How polling places are determined
- What candidates need to know before they run for office
- Ballot requirements, ballot order, and other ballot details
- How accurate voter registration rolls are maintained
- The important role that poll workers play in conducting elections
- Determination of results – how the votes are counted
- Election integrity and security – from pre-election public machine tests to post-election audits
- And much, much more.
There is no cost to attend, but attendees must pre-register. The class will be limited to 40 individuals, and preference may be given to applicants with a strong voting record (frequent voters). Attendees must be registered voters in Knox County.
