working toward a future where every person in Hamilton County votes in every election
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
Primary for County Elections
Election Day: Tuesday May 5, 2026
Early Voting Period: Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 30, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Period- Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - Saturday, April 25, 2026
State and Federal Primary and County General Election
Election Day: Tuesday August 6, 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
Early Voting Period: Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 29, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Period: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 -Saturday, October 24, 2026
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
United States President
United States Senate
United States House of Representatives
FEDERAL
STATE
Learn about current legislation
Tennessee State Senate
Tennessee State House of Representative
COUNTY
County Commission
School Board
MUNICIPALITIES
Chip Henderson- District 1
Jenny Hill- District 2
Jeff Davis- District 3
Cody Harvey- District 4
Dennis Clark- District 5
Jenni Berz- District 6
Raquetta Dotley- District 7
Marvene Noel- District 8
Ron Elliot- District 9
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)