Write-in candidates for county offices are crawling out of the woodwork. As of this morning, there are 31 write-in candidates listed on the Knox Co. Election Commission website [1], including three running for countywide offices and the rest running for 11 different county commission seats. There are write-ins for both parties. Are you aware of all the choices you have in this election? Do you understand how the winners will be determined?

Chancellor Weaver ruled yesterday to allow this election to proceed as scheduled, but there may be appeals. Cases that will determine whether the recent Supreme Court ruling applies to the sheriff and other county officers are still pending. The courts may yet change the rules again. In fact, there is a good chance the courts will change the rules prior to the August general election.

Knox County voters would be wise to hold off on casting their vote until they are sure they know who they can vote for and whether they want a write-in ballot.