working toward a future where every person in Hamilton County votes in every election

HAMILTON COUNTY

One Vote

Election Project

One Vote Election Project is a nonpartisan civic engagement effort highlighting the benefits of participating in local Hamilton County elections.

Did you know that elections can be won or lost by one vote? Take for instance the 2017 Virginia election, where a single vote flipped control of the Virginia House of Delegates. Or consider locally, the August 2022 Hamilton County election, where the District 11 County Commissioner won by a mere 20 votes. One individual- one vote- can make a difference.

One Vote Election Project helps voters feel prepared and motivated to show up and make that difference. Because our votes matter for our communities.

Next Elections are in 2026

Primary for County Elections
- Election Day: Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Deadline to Register: April 6, 2026
- Early Voting Period: Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Absentee Ballot Request Period- Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - Saturday, April 25, 2026
State and Federal Primary and County General Election
- Election Day: Thursday August 6, 2026
- Deadline to Register: July 7, 2026
- Early Voting Period: Friday, July 17 – Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Absentee Ballot Request Period: Friday, May 8, 2026 - Monday, July 27, 2026
State and Federal General and Municipal Election
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Deadline to Register: October 5, 2026
- Early Voting Period: Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Absentee Ballot Request Period: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 -Saturday, October 24, 2026

May 5, 2026 Primary

CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY PRIMARY

This section is in the process of being updated, please check back soon for candidate information

Democratic Primary Sample Ballot

Republican Primary Sample Ballot

*Please note that independent candidate will not appear on the ballot until the August general elections, below are the candidates who are participating in Democratic and Republican primaries.

County Mayor
- Mark Herndon (D)
- Weston Wamp (R) Incumbent
County Commission
- District 1
  - Mona Petro (D)
  - Gene-o Shipley (R) Incumbent
- District 2
  - Chip Baker (R) Incumbent
  - Amanda Savago- Royal (D)
  - Brad Wordlaw (R)
- District 3
  - Ken Smith (R) Incumbent
- District 4
  - Warren Mackey (D) Incumbent
  - Elea Anita Wright (D)
- District 5
  - Greg Beck (D) Incumbent
  - Katherlyn Geter (D)
- District 6
  - David Sharpe (D) Incumbent
- District 7
  - Laura J. Bertrand (D)
  - Lee Helton (R) Incumbent
- District 8
  - Mike Chauncey (R) Incumbent
  - Joshua Wichman (D)
- District 9
  - Donna Christian- Lowe (R)
  - Steve Highlander (R) Incumbent
- District 10
  - Jeff Eversole (R) Incumbent
  - Tonya Sadler (R)
- District 11
  - Joseph “Joe” Graham (R) Incumbent
  - Montrell Besley (D)
School Board
- District 3
  - Ashley Dillon (R)
  - Ruthie Walker (D)
- District 5
  - Micah Chapman (D)
  - Thessela White (D)
- District 6
  - Ben Connor (D) Incumbent
  - Cindy Fain (R)
- District 8
  - Sabrina Daniel (R)
  - Sterling Dupre (R)
  - Betty J. Duggan (D)
  - Katie Perkins (D)
- District 9
  - Jordan Hammond (D)
  - Gary Kuehn (R) Incumbent
  - James B. Walker (R)
Other County Positions
- Sheriff
- Circuit Court Clerk
- Criminal Court Clerk
- Juvenile Court Clerk
- County Clerk
- Register of Deeds
- County Trustee
- Circuit Court Judge, Div. 2
- Lookout Mountain School Board

We’ve linked how to contact your reps at every levels of government

Who are my current elected officials?

Look up your Districts here: Federal, State & County & Chattanooga City

United States President
- Donald J Trump
United States Senate
- Marsha Blackburn
- Bill Hagerty
United States House of Representatives
- Chuck Fleischmann- US Congressional TN District 3

FEDERAL

STATE

Tennessee General Assembly
- Learn about current legislation
Tennessee State Senate
- Todd Gardenhire- District 10
- Bo Watson- District 11
Tennessee State House of Representative

COUNTY

MUNICIPALITIES

Chattanooga City Mayor- Tim Kelly
Chattanooga City Council
- Chip Henderson- District 1
- Jenny Hill- District 2
- Jeff Davis- District 3
- Cody Harvey- District 4
- Dennis Clark- District 5
- Jenni Berz- District 6
- Raquetta Dotley- District 7
- Marvene Noel- District 8
- Ron Elliot- District 9
Collegdale
East Ridge
Lakesite
Lookout Mountain
Red Bank
Signal Mountain
Soddy Daisy
Walden

Why does civic engagement matter?

What is civic engagement? The ways individuals actively participate in their communities to address public issues and improve the quality of life for all.