Elections
The latest Elections coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Politics section.
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Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’
Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation at a raucous rally Tuesday in battleground Pennsylvania that was aimed at building momentum for the newly minted Democratic presidential ticket in the sprint toward Election Day.

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Harris wins Democratic presidential nomination in virtual roll call. Here’s how the process worked
Democratic delegates have selected Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's presidential nominee, according to final vote results released late Monday by the Democratic National Committee. But don't expect a balloon drop just yet.

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Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say
Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewing a half-dozen potential running mates this weekend ahead of a formal announcement and a battleground tour with her new No. 2 next week.

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U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles survives Republican primary challenge from Nashville council member
Columbia Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles soundly defeated Metro Nashville Council member Courtney Johnston on Thursday in a Republican primary.

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Republican challenger Michele Reneau narrowly defeated incumbent Patsy Hazlewood
Rep. Patsy Hazlewood, R-Signal Mountain, a five-term member of the Tennessee House, raised 16 times more money than her Republican challenger but lost the primary election by fewer than 150 votes.
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Hamilton County election draws 15% of registered voters
Fewer than 1 in 5 registered voters cast ballots in Thursday's election in Hamilton County, continuing a trend of low turnout in recent elections.

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Rep. Patsy Hazlewood loses Tennessee House seat
Incumbent Rep. Patsy Hazlewood, R-Signal Mountain, was defeated by fewer than 100 votes Thursday in the Republican primary for the District 27 seat in the Tennessee House.

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Alex McVeagh wins Circuit Court judge seat
Republican Alex McVeagh defeated Democrat Kisha Cheeks for a Circuit Court judge seat in Thursday's election.

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Black retains seat, 4 Republican newcomers join Hamilton County school board
Democrat incumbent Jill Black retained her seat on the Hamilton County Board of Education and Republicans Steve Slater, Ben Daugherty, Jodi Schaffer and Felice Hadden won their races in Thursday's general election, according to the final unofficial vote totals released by the Hamilton County Election Commission.

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US Rep. Andy Ogles defeats GOP primary foe in Nashville-area seat and moves on to November matchup
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles has defeated a well-funded Republican primary challenger to advance to a November matchup for a second term representing part of left-leaning Nashville and several conservative counties in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District.
