The Southeast Tennessee Political Action Committee just announced its endorsements for the county general and state primary elections.
“After holding several informative forums over the past few months with all of the candidates, and after much closed discussion, the majority of the group felt these candidates possessed the most potential and showed the greatest strengths in their respected races,” said Jeff Sikes, president of SETPAC in a news release.
SETPAC has endorsed:
Zach Wamp, Republican, for Tennessee Gubernatorial Republican Primary
Everett Fairchild for Hamilton County School Board District 3
Michael Evatt for Hamilton County School Board District 9
Kenny Smith, Democrat, for Hamilton County Commission District 8
Ron Swafford, Democrat, for Hamilton County Juvenile Court Clerk
Bill Knowles, Democrat, for Hamilton County Court Clerk
Pam Hurst, Republican, for Hamilton County Register of Deeds
Art Grisham, Independent, for Hamilton County Chancery Court