Hamilton County Election Commission

700 River Terminal Road • Chattanooga, TN 37406

Telephone: (423) 209-8683 • Fax: (423) 209-8686

Website: elect.hamiltontn.gov

Notice of Election

May 5, 2026

County Primary Election

Pursuant to T.C.A. §2-12-111(a), notice is hereby given.

🗳️ On The Ballot

  • ☑️ County Mayor Primary
  • ☑️ County Commission, Dist. 1-11 Primary
  • ☑️ County School Board, Dist. 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9 Primary
  • ☑️ Sheriff Primary
  • ☑️ Circuit Court Clerk Primary
  • ☑️ Criminal Court Clerk Primary
  • ☑️ Juvenile Court Clerk Primary
  • ☑️ County Clerk Primary
  • ☑️ Register of Deeds Primary
  • ☑️ County Trustee Primary
  • ☑️ Circuit Court Judge, Div. 2
    (unexpired term) Primary
  • ☑️ Lookout Mountain School Board (3) Primary

📅 Deadlines & Key Dates

  • First Day to Pick Up Petitions
    Monday, December 22, 2025
  • Qualifying Deadline
    Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 Noon
  • Withdrawal Deadline
    Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 Noon
  • Voter Registration Deadline
    The LAST day is Monday, April 6, 2026
  • Early Voting Period
    Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 30, 2026

✉️ Absentee Voting

A registered voter may be eligible to vote an absentee ballot by mail if they meet one of the criteria as provided by T.C.A. § 2-6-201.

  • The FIRST day to request a Ballot is:
    Wednesday, February 4, 2026
  • The LAST day to request a Ballot is:
    Saturday, April 25, 2026

Notice to Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Voters

State law permits disabled and elderly voters to vote either during the period established for early voting or on Election Day at the Election Commission office if their polling place is inaccessible.

Voters who will be voting for the first time pursuant to T.C.A. 2-3-109 must provide the Election Commission with written notice of their intention to vote on May 5, 2026, at the Election Commission office. The Election Commission must receive the written notice on or before April 25, 2026.

Please mail the notice to:
Hamilton County Election Commission
700 River Terminal Road
Chattanooga, TN 37406

Location and Office Hours

The Hamilton County Election Commission is located at:
700 River Terminal Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406.

Office hours: Mon – Fri 8 am – 4 pm
Phone: 423 209-VOTE (8683)
Fax: 423 209-8686

Hamilton County Election Commission

  • Michael S. Walden, Chairperson
  • Gene Shiles, Jr., Secretary
  • Ruth Braly, Commissioner
  • Chris Clem, Commissioner
  • Ardena Hicks, Commissioner

Attest: Scott Allen
Administrator of Elections