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Article by Olivia Lupia, Tennessee Conservative News –
According to the Secretary of State’s Office the first four days of early voting, Wednesday 10/14 – Saturday 10/17, saw a nearly 70% overall increase in turnout compared to 2022, with several of the state’s larger metropolitan areas seeing increases near or over 100%.
The data indicates that through these first four days, 91 of Tennessee’s 95 counties are ahead in turnout compared to the first four days of early voting in 2022. There have been 301,868 total votes cast thus far in 2026 versus 2022’s 177,677, a nearly 70% difference.
These increases are well-evidenced in areas like Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville, though as this is a general election, there is no determination as to how the surges may be divided between Democrats, Republicans, or Independents.
Below is a look at the turnout numbers for 2026 compared to 2022 in five of the state’s largest population areas for the first four days of early voting.
Shelby County
2026: 39,910
2022: 20, 974
Increase of approximately 90%
Davidson County
2026: 37,758
2022: 5,356
Increase of approximately 605%
Knox County
2026: 19,096
2022: 15,467
Increase of approximately 23%
*NOTE: Day 4 totals were not available for Knox County, numbers here represent totals through Day 3.
Hamilton County
2026: 17,774
2022: 9,404
Increase of approximately 89%
Montgomery County
2026: 7,054
2022: 4,485
Increase of approximately 57%
Day-by-day turnout breakdowns for each county through day four of early voting in 2026 can be found HERE while further comparison data from the same period in 2022 and 2018 can be viewed HERE.
For further voter and election information, visit the Secretary of State’s GoVoteTN website HERE.
Early voting continues through Oct. 29, and Election Day is Nov. 3.
Source:
Tennessee Secretary of State.
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About the Author: Olivia Lupia is a political refugee from Colorado who now calls Tennessee home. A proud follower of Christ, she views all political happenings through a Biblical lens and aims to utilize her knowledge and experience to educate and equip others. Olivia is an outspoken conservative who has run for local office, managed campaigns, and been highly involved with state & local GOPs, state legislatures, and other grassroots organizations and movements. Olivia can be reached at olivia@tennesseeconservativenews.com.
