Folks reading this probably already know this, or have already voted. But you may want to let family and friends know about the sample ballot and the two charter amendments that are on the ballot.

Studying and/or printing out the ballot and marking it ahead of time will save time in the voting booth and help keep things moving along at the polls. Also, if you have your voter registration card it will speed up the sign in process. If not, ID showing your signature is acceptable. Otherwise you will have to sign an affidavit.

Because this is a state primary and county general election, you must request a Democratic primary ballot, a Republican primary ballot, or a county general election only ballot. The sample ballot has all candidates and questions, but what is on your actual ballot is determined by which primary you choose, your Tennessee House and Senate districts, and your County Commission district. (U.S. House 2nd District candidates will be on their respective party primary ballots.)

All ballots will have the county-wide candidates for local races and the two proposed charter amendment questions, which are lengthy. It is recommended that you read and understand the proposed charter amendments before going to the polls.

Use this link to find your voting precinct location and district information. Voting hours are 8AM to 8PM.

Links:

• Knox County Aug. 7th Sample Ballot

• Charter Amendment Question One: Recall Provision

• Charter Amendment Question Two: Number of Signatures required for charter amendment petition

• E-Slate voting machine instructions

NOTE: The last screen/page of your E-slate ballot will list all your selections. Review this carefully before pushing the "cast ballot" button. If you need help, or if you don't think you have the right ballot, or there is some other problem, stop, do not proceed, and ask a poll worker for assistance.