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Chattanooga Free Press endorsements and what you need to know for election day

Garvin Colburn casts her ballot during early voting at the Hamilton County Election Commission on Amnicola Highway on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Garvin Colburn casts her ballot during early voting at the Hamilton County Election Commission on Amnicola Highway on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Garvin Colburn casts her ballot during early voting at the Hamilton County Election Commission on Amnicola Highway on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

By Times Free Press Staff 2 min read

Endorsements

In the March 7 Chattanooga election, the Chattanooga Free Press recommends:

Andy Berke,Mayor “We … believe [Andy] Berke offers the most realistic plan for the city at this time.”

Chip Henderson, District 1 “We believe [his council] experience gives Henderson, a construction company owner, the edge for re-election in District 1.”

Jerry Mitchell, District 2 “We believe residents in Chattanooga’s District 2 have enjoyed sound, pragmatic leadership from first-term Councilman Jerry Mitchell in the last four years.”