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Mike Chauncey
Office history
Mike Chauncey is a Republican politician serving as the Commissioner for District 8 on the Hamilton County Commission in Tennessee [3]. He also holds the title of Chairman Pro-Tempore within the commission [12]. Prior to his election to the county commission, Chauncey served as the Vice Mayor of East Ridge [11].
Chauncey first entered the race for the District 8 seat in January 2022, challenging incumbent school board chair Tucker McClendon [11]. He was subsequently elected and assumed office, as confirmed by his listing on the Hamilton County government directory and official district page [3], [12]. As a commissioner, Chauncey serves on several key committees. He is a member of the Public Safety Committee, where he acts as a liaison to the Sheriffβs Office and coordinates with Corrections on population management and vocational programming [3]. He also serves on the Public Works and Zoning Committee, which reviews roads, bridges, sewers, and solid waste while coordinating with the Regional Planning Commission on zoning and development [3]. Additionally, Chauncey serves as the Chairperson of the Delinquent Tax Property Committee, a role that involves reviewing and recommending approval of property sales acquired through delinquent tax proceedings [3].
Chauncey is currently running for re-election in the Republican Primary for County Commission District 8 on August 6, 2026, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 [1], [2]. The primary filing deadline for this cycle was March 10, 2026 [2].
Sources
- [1] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [2] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [3] Mike Chauncey, District 8 Commissioner, Hamilton County Government
- [4] County Commission Committees, Hamilton County Government
- [5] Directory of Hamilton County Government
- [8] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
- [9] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
- [10] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
- [11] East Ridge vice mayor seeking District 8 commission seat | Chattanooga Times Free Press
- [12] Local, State, Federal Contact Information
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 Commission Dist. 8)
- Pre-Primary 2026 β filed 04/30/26
- 1st Qtr 2026 β filed 04/12/26
- Amended Appt of Treasurer 2026 β filed 02/18/26
- 2025 Year-End Supplemental β filed 02/02/26
- 2025 Mid-Year Supplemental β filed 08/05/25
- 2024 Year-End Supplemental β filed 02/04/25
- 2024 Mid-Year Supplemental β filed 08/01/24
- Appt of Treasurer 2026 β filed 02/04/24
- 2023 Year-End Supplemental β filed 02/04/24
- 2023 Mid-Year Supplemental β filed 08/04/23
- 4th Qtr 2022 β filed 01/25/23
- 3rd Qtr 2022 β filed 10/11/22
- Pre-General 2022 β filed 07/24/22
- 2nd Qtr 2022 β filed 07/11/22
- Pre-Primary 2022 β filed 04/26/22
- 1st Qtr 2022 β filed 04/11/22
- Appt of Treasurer 2022 β filed 01/27/22
Tennessee β Hamilton County campaign finance (East Ridge Council)
- Amended 2019 Mid-Year Supplemental β filed 03/02/22
- 2019 Mid-Year Supplemental β filed 07/16/19
- 4th Qtr 2018 β filed 01/25/19
- Pre-General 2018 β filed 10/31/18
- 3rd Qtr 2018 β filed 10/09/18
- 2nd Qtr 2018 β filed 07/07/18
- Appt of Treasurer 2018 β filed 05/08/18
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 “Chauncey”, 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 “Chauncey”and, if needed, select the applicable position.