Politics
Everything you need to know about politics in the Chattanooga area, from local government meetings to elections.
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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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Chattanooga tech start-up accelerator partners with national lab
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Chattanooga entrepreneur center The Company Lab on Wednesday announced a partnership between that aims to enhance technology commercialization and support the growth of deep tech start-ups in Chattanooga.
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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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Chattanooga area Planning Commission chair out after more than a decade
City, County mayors to select new leader for key development panel
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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.
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Independent challenger Justin Pinkerton wants better communication for Red Bank area
Justin Pinkerton wants to build bridges in his Red Bank community, he said, so he's running for Hamilton County Commission.
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David Sharpe seeks third term on Hamilton County Commission
Incumbent Hamilton County Commissioner David Sharpe, D-Red Bank, has held his seat for two four-year terms. He's now seeking a third.
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Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
