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Ken Smith
Office history
Ken Smith is a Republican candidate for Hamilton County Commission District 3 in Tennessee 8. He currently serves as the Chairman of District 3 on the Hamilton County Commission, which acts as the legislative body for the county 12. The commission consists of eleven commissioners who make decisions impacting daily life, including approving the county budget and deciding on property zoning requests 12. Smith notes that while the commission does not have the authority to create laws independently, it ensures county government operates within state guidelines 12.
Smith previously served on the Chattanooga City Council for 12 years before his current role as County Commissioner 12. He describes himself as a father of three and husband to Cinnamon, an educator with over 16 years of experience in public schools 12. His stated priorities include managing growth and development, strengthening neighborhoods, increasing government transparency, addressing infrastructure needs, and advocating for public education 12. He serves on committees related to finance, economic development, education, and recreation 12.
Smith is running in the Republican primary for this seat. The general election for Hamilton County Commission District 3 is scheduled for May 5, 2026 8. His campaign website lists his contact email as [email protected] 12.
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Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
Tennessee — Hamilton County campaign finance (County Commission Dist. 3)
- Pre-Primary 2026 — filed 04/28/26
- 1st Qtr 2026 — filed 04/10/26
- 2025 Year-End Supplemental — filed 02/06/26
- Appt of Treasurer 2026 — filed 01/09/26
- 2025 Mid-Year Supplemental — filed 08/01/25
- 4th Qtr 2024 — filed 01/31/25
- 3rd Qtr 2024 — filed 11/19/24
- Pre-General 2024 — filed 07/26/24
- 2nd Qtr 2024 — filed 07/18/24
- 1st Qtr 2024 — filed 04/10/24
- Interim Report 2024 — filed 03/15/24
- Pre-Primary 2024 — filed 02/27/24
- Appt of Treasurer 2024 — filed 11/30/23
Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Smith”, and submit.
US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below.
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Smith”and, if needed, select the applicable position.