Sterling DuPré wants to promote fiscal responsibility and be proactive with the curriculum as a Hamilton County school board member.
DuPré, 31, moved to East Ridge five years ago after growing up in Hamilton and Dade counties. He works as a news analyst for the Patriot Post, a conservative media outlet.
He will face Sabrina Daniel of East Ridge in the Republican primary for the District 8 school board seat. The district represents the East Ridge area.
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The winner will face the victor of the Democratic primary — either Betty Duggan of Concord or Katie Perkins of East Ridge — in the Aug. 6 general election. Larry Grohn, R-East Ridge, who is not running for reelection, currently represents the district.
