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The Chattanooga Free Press endorses these candidates in today’s election

A voter enters the Hamilton County Election Commission for early voting on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.
A voter enters the Hamilton County Election Commission for early voting on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. A voter enters the Hamilton County Election Commission for early voting on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.

The Chattanooga Free Press editorial page endorses:

  • Mayor: Andy Berke
  • District 1: Chip Henderson
  • District 2: Jerry Mitchell
  • District 5: Russell Gilbert
  • District 7: Chris Anderson
  • District 8: Anthony Byrd
  • District 9: John Kerns

* Note: Councilmen Ken Smith (District 3) and Darrin Ledford (District 4) and Councilwoman Carol Berz (District 6) are running unopposed.