working toward a future where every person in Hamilton County votes in every election

HAMILTON COUNTY

One Vote

Election Project

One Vote Election Project is a nonpartisan civic engagement effort highlighting the benefits of participating in local Hamilton County elections.

Did you know that elections can be won or lost by one vote? Take for instance the 2017 Virginia election, where a single vote flipped control of the Virginia House of Delegates. Or consider locally, the August 2022 Hamilton County election, where the District 11 County Commissioner won by a mere 20 votes. One individual- one vote- can make a difference.

One Vote Election Project helps voters feel prepared and motivated to show up and make that difference. Because our votes matter for our communities.

Next Elections are in 2026

  • State and Federal Primary and County General Election

    • Election Day: Thursday August 6, 2026

    • Deadline to Register: July 7, 2026

    • Early Voting Period: Friday, July 17 – Saturday, August 1, 2026

    • Absentee Ballot Request Period: Friday, May 8, 2026 - Monday, July 27, 2026

  • State and Federal General and Municipal Election

    • Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

    • Deadline to Register: October 5, 2026

    • Early Voting Period: Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 29, 2026

    • Absentee Ballot Request Period: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 -Saturday, October 24, 2026

May 5, 2026 Primary Results

CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY PRIMARY‍ ‍

ELECTION RESULTS FROM MAY 5TH

*Please note that independent candidate will not appear on the ballot until the August general election, below are the candidates who are participating in Democratic and Republican primaries.

August 6th General & Primary

OFFICES ON THE BALLOT

*Sample Ballot have not been released yet

General Election

  • County Mayor

  • County Commission

  • Sheriff

  • County School Board Dist. 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9

  • County Trustee

  • Register of Deeds

  • County Clerk

  • Criminal Court Clerk

  • Circuit Court Clerk

  • Juvenile Court Clerk

  • Sessions Court Judge, Div. 2

  • Collegedale City Judge

  • Red Bank City Judge

  • Lookout Mountain School Board

  • Lookout Mountain Commission

    Primary Election

  • Tennessee Governor

  • US Senate

  • US House

  • TN State Senate District11

  • TN State House Districts 26-30

We’ve linked how to contact your reps at every levels of government

Who are my current elected officials?

Look up your Districts here: Federal, State & County & Chattanooga City

FEDERAL

STATE

COUNTY

MUNICIPALITIES

Why does civic engagement matter?

What is civic engagement? The ways individuals actively participate in their communities to address public issues and improve the quality of life for all.

Resources about why it matters:

Why Calling Your Elected Officials STILL Matters- Americans of Conscience

Does Calling Congress Really Work?- Represent US

A Mini Course on State and Local Governments- From American Foundation for the Blind

5 Reasons To Pay Attention to Local School Board Elections- From Center for American Progress

Why Speaking at City Commission Meetings Matters- From ACLU of North Dakota

Other Important Resources:

Chattamatters- Info about Chattanooga City Government and Local Government in General

Know Your Rights- American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU- TN)

Voting and District Information:

Important Links

Registered to vote or Change Address
find your polling location
confirm you are registered to vote
Find Your Chattanooga City Council District
Go Vote TN State Website
Find Your Federal, State, & County Districts
Request an Absentee Ballot

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