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Opinion: Chattanooga Free Press endorses Jeff Eversole for Hamilton County Commission District 10

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Commissioner Jeff Eversole speaks during a meeting of the Hamilton County Commission on September 3, 2025, at the Hamilton County Courthouse.
Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Commissioner Jeff Eversole speaks during a meeting of the Hamilton County Commission on September 3, 2025, at the Hamilton County Courthouse.

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.

Read all of the Free Press’s endorsements in Hamilton County Commission primaries here.

Jeff Eversole for District 10