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Joshua Wichman
born 1983-10-15 (Age 42)
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Joshua Wichman (Democrat) is a candidate for Hamilton County Commission District 8 in the August 6, 2026 Democratic primary in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is challenging incumbent Republican Commissioner Mike Chauncey.
Wichman's campaign focuses on ensuring families in District 8 can thrive, expanding access to opportunity and better education, and improving economic conditions for working residents.
Career
Wichman grew up in a working-class family that ran small businesses. He has worked across multiple industries and currently works as a packaging and production contractor.
Sources
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 — 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 “Wichman”, and submit.
US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below. - County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Wichman”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Wichman”and, if needed, select the applicable position.