{"biography":"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].\n\nSmith 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].\n\nSmith 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 ksmith@electkensmith.com [12].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Ken Smith (New York) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ken_Smith_(New_York))\n- [2] [Ken Smith - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ken_Smith)\n- [3] [Ken Smith (Pennsylvania) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ken_Smith_(Pennsylvania))\n- [4] [Ken Smith (Milton Alderperson At Large, Wisconsin, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ken_Smith_(Milton_Alderperson_At_Large,_Wisconsin,_candidate_2026))\n- [5] [Ken Smith (Pender County Board of Commissioners District 4, North Carolina, candidate 2024) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ken_Smith_(Pender_County_Board_of_Commissioners_District_4,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2024))\n- [6] [Ken Smith (Texas) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ken_Smith_(Texas))\n- [7] [Ken Smith (Washington) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ken_Smith_(Washington))\n- [8] [Ken Smith, Chairman, District 3 Commissioner, Hamilton County Government](https://www.hamiltontn.gov/District3.aspx)\n- [12] [Meet Ken - electkensmith](http://www.electkensmith.com/meet-ken.html)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_3","county":"Hamilton","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"county_commission_district_3"}],"cf_filings":[{"county":"hamilton","displayname":"Smith, Ken","documents":[{"datesubmitted":"04/28/26","documentid":"5175E6A7-BA91-4EC4-BC34-227CC29A69E1","documentname":"Pre-Primary 2026","documentnameid":["5175E6A7-BA91-4EC4-BC34-227CC29A69E1","Pre-Primary 2026"],"documenttype":"Campaign Financial Disclosure","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"04/10/26","documentid":"343701E6-05C5-43F2-9DBC-71C4D2ED397A","documentname":"1st Qtr 2026","documentnameid":["343701E6-05C5-43F2-9DBC-71C4D2ED397A","1st Qtr 2026"],"documenttype":"Campaign Financial 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