Former Knox County Election Commissioner and City Council At-Large Seat A candidate Cameron Brooks has passed away.

He passed away Friday morning after developing advanced sepsis following treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma according to multiple media outlets.

The Knox County Election Commission first expressing their condolences to his family and friends then addressing the ballot moving forward.

Brooks will be certified as one of the top two finishers in the City Council At-Large Seat A contest when the Election Commission meets September 14 but his name will not appear on the ballot for the November 7th City of Knoxville General Election. There will be no additional candidates listed on the ballot beyond that of the top finisher in that race.

Release from The Knox County Election Commission: The Knox County Election Commission learned this morning of the passing of former Knox County Election Commissioner and City Council At-Large Seat A candidate Cameron Brooks.

While our office has been inundated with questions regarding the status of the ballot moving forward, I want to first express, on behalf of the Election Commission, our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Cameron was a good man and a good friend, always quick with a smile and a greeting, and he will be missed. 

Cameron will be certified as one of the top two finishers in the City Council At-Large Seat A contest when the Election Commission meets on Thursday, September 14. 

Per TCA 2-5-204, Cameron’s name will not appear on the ballot for the November 7, 2023 City of Knoxville General Election. There will be no additional candidates listed on the ballot beyond that of the top finisher in that race. 

Again, the Election Commission, as well as the community, mourns the loss of Cameron Brooks, and our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.