In the last five Hamilton County Commission elections dating back to 2006, at least one incumbent has lost a primary race. Will that streak extend to six?
We hope it doesn’t. Although this year’s challengers are remarkably knowledgeable and prepared, we prefer the incumbents, narrowly in some cases.
Early voting for the May 5 primary begins Wednesday.
After leading the local children’s hospital and the Riverbend Festival, Chip Baker ran for a seat on the Hamilton County Board of Education in 2000 and in 2018 for the County Commission. He believed then — and still believes now — the local relationships he has developed across 34 years and his ability to help solve problems for people are his strength. We agree.