About Hamilton County School Board
About this position
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Hamilton County School Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be eighteen (18) years old, citizen of the United States, of Tennessee and of the school district and elected at-large by the residents of the school district. The individual shall be citizen of recognized integrity, intelligence, and ability to administer the duties of the office. To qualify as a candidate, an individual must show proof of graduation from high school or receipt of a G.E.D. No member of the city legislative body nor any other county governmental official shall be eligible for election as a member of the city Board of Education.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 25 signatures.
- Filing period
- January 15, 2028 - March 14, 2028
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Election Commissioner's office.
- Where to file
- 700 River Terminal Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406
- Filing phone
- 423-493-5100
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Hamilton County School District.
What this symbol means
Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
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Steve SlaterDistrict 1Republican · Current term 2024 to 2028 - View profile
Ben DaughertyDistrict 2Republican · Current term 2024 to 2028 - View profile
Ashley R. DillonDistrict 3Republican · Current term 2026 to 2030 - View profile
Jackie Anderson-ThomasDistrict 4Democratic · Current term 2024 to 2028 - View profile
Thessela WhiteDistrict 5Democratic · Current term 2026 to 2030 - View profile
Ben ConnorDistrict 6Democratic · Current term 2026 to 2030 - View profile
Jodi SchafferDistrict 7Republican · Current term 2024 to 2028 - View profile
Katie PerkinsDistrict 8Democratic · Current term 2026 to 2030 - View profile
Gary KuehnDistrict 9Republican · Current term 2026 to 2030 - View profile
Felice HaddenDistrict 10Republican · Current term 2024 to 2028 - View profile
Jill BlackDistrict 11Democratic · Current term 2024 to 2028
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