Elections
The latest Elections coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Politics section.
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What to know about Hamilton County’s August 2026 election
Hamilton County voters will cast their ballots in a dual-purpose primary and general election this summer. Local contests include the general election for Hamilton County mayor, six contested Hamilton County Commission seats and four contested positions on the Hamilton County school board. There wil
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Democratic challenger Josh Wichman looking for cohesive growth in East Ridge
Josh Wichman left the corporate world to find ways to serve his community, so now he's running for Hamilton County Commission.
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Mike Chauncey running for second term, seeks balance between developers, residents
Incumbent Hamilton County Commissioner Mike Chauncey, R-East Ridge, is seeking another term and looking to continue progress in balancing the needs of developers, residents and homebuyers.
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Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands
Democrats in Maine began jockeying Thursday to become the new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced he will withdraw from the race after a sexual assault allegation.
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Dixie, Copeland square off in Democratic primary for redrawn 7th District
In a race to capture the newly drawn 7th Congressional District seat in Tennessee, state Rep. Vincent Dixie and businessman Darden Copeland are taking slightly different strategies in the Democratic primary with the ultimate goal of unseating the Republican incumbent.
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As governor, Marsha Blackburn wants to stop Chattanooga’s China sister city program
Senator does not expect Trump endorsement
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Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman who dated him said he drunkenly forced her to have sex despite her telling him to stop.
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Democrat Laura Betrand wants to support Health Department
Democrat Laura Bertrand said she is seeking a seat on the Hamilton County Commission to help schools and infrastructure keep up with and handle the impacts from new construction. She also wants to empower the county Health Department to provide for the physical and emotional needs of residents.
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Lee Helton wants to see projects finished before leaving commission
Incumbent Lee Helton, R-East Brainerd, said he wants another term on the Hamilton County Commission because there are goals for his district he's still working to accomplish.
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Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.
