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Aaliyah K. Hakeem
born 1965-01-29 (Age 61)
Office history
Aaliyah Hakeem is a Democratic candidate running for Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk in Tennessee's 2026 election cycle [9]. She previously worked within the Criminal Court Clerk's office before launching her campaign [9]. Her father is state Representative Yusuf Hakeem [9]. In March 2025, Hakeem ran for chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party but lost to Nikwonn Robinson-Cooke in a three-way race, receiving 10 votes compared to Robinson-Cooke's 153 and Kathy Lennon's 109 [12].
Hakeem is challenging incumbent Republican Vince Dean, who has held the position for 12 years [7]. The winner of the Democratic primary will face the winner of the Republican primary in the general election on August 6, 2026 [7]. Dean faces a primary challenge from Archie Currence [8]. The Criminal Court Clerk serves as the chief record keeper for three departments and oversees 58 employees who handle paperwork and collect fines and costs [7].
Sources
- [1] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [2] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
- [4] Candidate Information | Williamson County, TN - Official Site
- [5] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov
- [6] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
- [7] Vince Dean seeks fourth term as Hamilton County Criminal Court clerk | Chattanooga Times Free Press
- [8] Archie Currence wants to revive automated court costs in bid for clerkβs position | Chattanooga Times Free Press
- [9] Crowded County Election Slate Set After Qualifying Deadline Passes - Chattanoogan.com
- [11] Aaliyah Hakeem (Profile): Age, Phone, Locations, Background
- [12] Local Democrats Elect First Black Woman to Chair Hamilton County Party - Chattanooga News Chronicle
Public filings
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Tennessee β Hamilton County campaign finance (Criminal Court Clerk)
- Appt of Treasurer 2026 β filed 01/21/26
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 “Hakeem”, 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 “Hakeem”and, if needed, select the applicable position.