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Sterling DuPre'

Sterling DuPre'

Office history

Hamilton County Schools Board District 8 — Hamilton, TN
2026
R primary
2026-05-05

Sterling DuPré is a Republican candidate running for Hamilton County School Board District 8 in the 2026 election cycle [9]. The district covers the East Ridge area of Hamilton County, Tennessee [10]. DuPré, who is 31 years old, moved to East Ridge five years prior to the 2026 election after growing up in Hamilton and Dade counties [10]. He works as a news analyst for the Patriot Post, described as a conservative media outlet [10]. In the Republican primary, DuPré faces challenger Sabrina Daniel of East Ridge [10]. The winner of the August 6, 2026, primary will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to face the victor of the Democratic primary [10]. The incumbent for District 8 is Larry Grohn, a Republican from East Ridge who is not seeking reelection [10].

DuPré’s campaign platform emphasizes fiscal responsibility, proactive engagement with school curriculum, and maintaining a disciplined learning environment [9]. He has stated that his priorities include ensuring a balanced budget and avoiding the waste of taxpayer dollars [10]. Regarding curriculum, DuPré expressed concern over books assigned in classrooms that parents found inappropriate, citing an incident involving "The Kite Runner" at a December school board meeting as an example of material he believes does not belong in schools [10]. He also identified the influx of non-English speakers in the district as a significant challenge, advocating for increased support for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to help students master English as a common language [10]. On facilities, DuPré criticized centralized control over school infrastructure, such as air conditioning systems, and supported ongoing maintenance cycles like lighting replacements [10].

DuPré’s qualifications for the office are described by him as his civic duty and willingness to engage with the community through door-knocking and signage [10]. He noted that 25 people signed his application to appear on the ballot [10]. His campaign maintains a website at voteforsterling.com and social media presence on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @ElectDuPre [9]. Donations can be sent to his campaign address in East Ridge, Tennessee [9].

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