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Ben Connor
Office history
Ben Connor is a Democratic member of the Hamilton County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 6 [1]. He assumed office on September 1, 2022, and his current term ends on September 1, 2026 [1]. Connor is running for re-election to this seat in the Democratic primary scheduled for May 5, 2026 [1].
Connor announced his campaign for the District 6 seat in November 2021 as a North Chattanooga resident and parent [10]. He advanced unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022, receiving 100% of the vote [1]. In the general election on August 4, 2022, he defeated Republican candidate Jon Baker with 65.4% of the vote (3,755 votes) [1].
A graduate of King University, Connor holds degrees in Communications and Business Administration and previously worked in the restaurant and sales industries [7]. He resides in Chattanooga with his wife, Dr. Shae Connor, and their four daughters [7]. His community involvement includes serving as Chair of the Board of Directors at Northside Learning Center for over four years and volunteering at Normal Park, where he has served as a room parent, coached youth basketball, and helped organize school events [7]. He also serves on the boards of the Womenβs Oncology Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and the Nicholas Heart Foundation [7].
During his tenure on the School Board, Connor was elected by his colleagues to serve three consecutive terms as Legislative Chair, advocating for rural broadband access and school safety initiatives while reviewing voucher legislation [7]. He currently serves as the boardβs Transportation Chair [7]. Locally, he has participated in bipartisan school safety resolutions and system-wide listening sessions that contributed to a long-term facilities plan for Hamilton County Schools [7].
Sources
- [1] Ben Connor - Ballotpedia
- [2] Jon Baker (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia
- [3] Hamilton County School District, Tennessee, elections (2022) - Ballotpedia
- [4] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [5] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
- [6] Hamilton County, Tennessee - Wikipedia
- [7] Meet Ben β Ben Connor - Hamilton County School Board
- [9] Schools in District 6 β Ben Connor - Hamilton County School Board
- [10] North Chattanooga resident Ben Connor announces campaign for school board seat | Chattanooga Times Free Press
- [11] Democratic candidates for Hamilton County school board talk teacher retention, community involvement | Chattanooga Times Free Press
- [12] Guide to the 2022 State and Federal Primary + State and County General Election - NOOGAtoday
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 β search by last name on each.
Tennessee β Hamilton County campaign finance (County School Board Dist. 6)
- Pre-Primary 2026 β filed 04/28/26
- 1st Qtr 2026 β filed 04/10/26
- Amended Appt of Treasurer 2026 β filed 03/12/26
- 2025 Year-End Supplemental β filed 02/01/26
- 2025 Mid-Year Supplemental β filed 08/08/25
- 2024 Year-End Supplemental β filed 08/08/25
- 2023 Year-End Supplemental β filed 01/30/24
- Appt of Treasurer 2026 β filed 01/30/24
- 2023 Mid-Year Supplemental β filed 07/21/23
- 4th Qtr 2022 β filed 01/25/23
- 3rd Qtr 2022 β filed 10/11/22
- Pre-General 2022 β filed 07/28/22
- 2nd Qtr 2022 β filed 07/11/22
- 1st Qtr 2022 β filed 04/11/22
- 2021 Year-End Supplemental β filed 01/31/22
- Appt of Treasurer 2022 β filed 11/12/21
Tennessee β campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) β Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Connor”, and submit.
Tennessee β statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates β Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Connor”and, if needed, select the applicable position.