2010 Knox County, Tennessee mayoral election

The 2010 Knox County mayoral election was held on August 5, 2010, to determine the next mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. Incumbent Republican Mayor Mike Ragsdale could not run for re-election due to term limits. Republican state senator, Tim Burchett, won the election with 88.3% of the vote against Democrat Ezra Maize.

Candidates
Nominee


 * Tim Burchett, state senator

Eliminated in primary


 * Tim Hutchison

Primary results
The Republican primary was held on May 4, 2010.

Candidates
Nominee


 * Ezra Maize

Eliminated in primary


 * Michael J. McBath

Primary results
The Democratic primary was held on May 4, 2010.