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Chattanooga School Board Election

Election Date:August 6, 2026Register by:July 12, 2026
Current holder:James Carter(Democratic)

The Chattanooga School Board Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the membership of the Hamilton County Board of Education, which oversees public education for Chattanooga and surrounding areas in Tennessee. Several seats are up for election, with candidates competing to shape district policies, budgets, and academic initiatives.

About This Race

The Chattanooga School Board Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the membership of the Hamilton County Board of Education, which oversees public education for Chattanooga and surrounding areas in Tennessee. Several seats are up for election, with candidates competing to shape district policies, budgets, and academic initiatives.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 6, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 12, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 20, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 4, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Tennessee, residents must register by July 12, 2026, either online via the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at their county election commission office. On Election Day or during early voting (July 20–August 4), voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a Tennessee driver’s license or passport, at their designated polling place or early voting site.

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Incumbent
Democratic

James Carter

Hamilton County Board of Education, District 5

Biography

James Carter is a longtime Chattanooga resident and small business owner who has served on the school board’s advisory finance committee for three years; he is running to close achievement gaps, expand access to early childhood education, and modernize school infrastructure across the district.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Michelle Caldwell

Hamilton County Board of Education, District 3

Biography

Michelle Caldwell is a former public school teacher and parent of two Hamilton County students who is running to improve classroom resources, support teacher retention, and increase transparency in school board decisions. She emphasizes local control of education and fiscal responsibility in district spending.

Campaign Website

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