In a potential repeat of his 2006 victory over challenger Laura Oakley, 50, longtime Hamilton County Commissioner Fred Skillern, 73, is leading his opponent, 309 votes to 102 votes with seven precincts reporting.
District 3
Commissioner Jim Coppinger, 56, was the only incumbent without any challenger anxiety Tuesday. Despite the absence of any opponents, District 3 voters rewarded him 482 votes with 13 percent of precincts reporting.
Mr. Coppinger’s uncontested primary victory sends Chattanooga’s retired fire chief to August’s general election ballot, where he will remain without an official challenger.
District 5
Commissioner Greg Beck, 62, appears to have a firm hold against repeat challenger, Dr. Bernie Miller, 58, tallying a 482 vote count with seven precincts reporting, while Dr. Miller has 222. The Chattanooga City Court officer defeated Dr. Miller in the 2006 general election, when his opponent ran as a Republican for the same commission seat.
There is no general election opposition for the seat.
District 7
Commissioner Larry Henry, 61, is continuing the incumbent dominance, holding off challenger Gordon Anderson, 62, with 237 votes to Mr. Anderson’s 71 votes with almost 39 percent of precincts reporting.
There is no general election opposition for the seat.
District 8
The Republican primary for the District 8 seat appears to be closest of all, as Tim Boyd holds a 6 vote edge over Jack Martin with seven precincts reporting.
Mr. Boyd is leading with 78 votes while Mr. Martin has 72.
In August, the winner will face Democrat Kenny Smith, the leading primary fundraiser of all county government candidates. A lack of primary opposition hasn’t stopped __ voters from supporting Mr. Smith with __ precincts reporting.
Mr. Smith was the leading fundraiser in all county government primary races.
The seat was held by Commissioner Curtis Adams, who served for 22 years. He resigned and was named city manager of Crossville, Tenn., in March.