{"age":52,"biography":"Katherlyn Geter is a Democratic candidate for Hamilton County Commission District 5 in Tennessee, challenging incumbent Greg Beck in the May 5, 2026 primary [1]. She previously served as a commissioner for the district from 2018 to 2022 after defeating Beck by 15 votes in the 2018 Democratic primary [4], [10]. Geter opted not to seek re-election in 2022 due to her partner's health issues [4].\n\nBorn and raised in Chattanooga, Geter has lived in District 5 since middle school and currently resides in the Talley Center neighborhood north of Woodmore [4]. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in human services management from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) [4], [6]. Her professional background includes over 25 years of experience in health insurance counseling and outreach education [6]. As of 2026, she works as the Director of Placemaking for Healthy Communities at The Enterprise Center, a nonprofit focused on economic mobility and community health [6], [9].\n\nDuring her tenure on the County Commission, Geter focused on building presence in the district during the pandemic [4]. Outside of elected office, she was recognized as a White House \"Champion of Change\" for her work with the Affordable Care Act and received the Barbara Reynolds Don\u2019t Accept 'No' Leadership Award for grassroots healthcare organizing in Southeast Tennessee [6]. She has also been named \"Citizen of the Year\" by AKA Pi Omega Sorority and recognized by the Orchard Knob Neighborhood Association [6].\n\nIn her 2026 campaign, Geter identifies education, healthcare access, and holistic neighborhood development as her top priorities [4]. She argues that District 5, a majority-minority area, faces unique challenges including underfunded schools and disparate health outcomes compared to other parts of Hamilton County [4]. As of late March 2026, her campaign had approximately $1,000 on hand and had received $9,000 in donations, with her largest contribution being $1,000 from Krissa Barclay of the Hamilton County Schools Foundation [4].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n- [2] [2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tennessee_gubernatorial_election)\n- [3] [The Voter's Self Defense System - Vote Smart](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/187539/katherlyn-geter)\n- [4] [Hamilton County Commission: Challenger Katherlyn Geter looking to increase school funding | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/12/hamilton-county-commission-challenger-katherlyn/)\n- [5] [Former Hamilton County commissioner to challenge Beck for his seat | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/feb/18/former-hamilton-county-commissioner-to-challenge/)\n- [6] [Katherlyn Geter Launches Campaign For Hamilton County Commissioner District 5 - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/2/16/514828/Katherlyn-Geter-Launches-Campaign-For.aspx)\n- [7] [Katherlyn Geter seeks Democratic nomination for District 5 seat on Hamilton County Commission | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2018/jan/16/geter-seeking-county-district-5-seat/)\n- [9] [The Enterprise Center Leaders Share Updates at the Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga - The Enterprise Center](https://www.theenterprisectr.org/the-enterprise-center-leaders-share-updates-at-the-kiwanis-club-of-chattanooga/)\n- [10] [Tim Boyd keeps seat, Katherlyn Geter topples Greg Beck in Hamilton County Commission race | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/may/01/hamilton-county-commission-election-updates/469748/)\n- [11] [Katherlyn Geter upsets Greg Beck in District 5, other incumbents win in primaries - NOOGAtoday](https://noogatoday.6amcity.com/katherlyn-geter-upsets-greg-beck-in-district-5-other-incumbents-win-in-primaries/)\n- [12] [Hamilton County Commission: Incumbent Greg Beck wants more investment in violence prevention | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/12/hamilton-county-commission-incumbent-greg-beck/)","birthdate":"Mon, 22 Jul 1974 00:00:00 GMT","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_5","county":"Hamilton","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"County Commission District 5"}],"cf_filings":[{"county":"hamilton","displayname":"Geter, 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