Ruth Walker

Ruth Walker is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Hamilton County Board of Education to represent District 3 in Tennessee [1]. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for May 5, 2026, with the general election set for August 6, 2026 [1]. Walker identifies professionally as an educator, psychologist, and mother [7]. Her campaign website states she has over 15 years of experience in education and aims to advocate for students, teachers, and families within Hamilton County Schools [7]. She describes her priorities as listening, learning, and collaborating with the community to address concerns and hopes for the schools [7]. Walker is affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), where she is listed in the psychology department directory [12]. Her professional email address is drruthwalker@utc.edu [1]. She has established a campaign website at www.walkerfordistrict3.com, which outlines her platform and provides information on District 3 schools, including Big Ridge Elementary, DuPont Elementary, Hixson Elementary, McConnell Elementary, Middle Valley Elementary, Hixson Middle, Loftis Middle, and Hixson High [7]. Walker has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey [1].

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• [1] Ruth Walker
• [2] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [4] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov
• [5] Candidate Information | Williamson County, TN - Official Site
• [6] 2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov
• [7] Ruth Walker for School Board District 3
• [8] Community Voice: Money talks, and it says invest in our Hamilton County public schools | Chattanooga Times Free Press
• [11] AFSCME Retirees: Ruth Walker | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
• [12] ptd539-Psychology-Ruth Walker | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga