{"biography":"Sterling DuPr\u00e9 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]. DuPr\u00e9, 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, DuPr\u00e9 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].\n\nDuPr\u00e9\u2019s 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, DuPr\u00e9 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, DuPr\u00e9 criticized centralized control over school infrastructure, such as air conditioning systems, and supported ongoing maintenance cycles like lighting replacements [10].\n\nDuPr\u00e9\u2019s 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].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_gubernatorial_election,_2026)\n- [3] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n- [5] [2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/senate/TN/2026/)\n- [6] [2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 07 - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/TN/07/2026/)\n- [7] [2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/TN/05/2026/)\n- [8] [2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Tennessee)\n- [9] [Campaign to Elect Sterling DuPr\u00e9 \u2013 Set a Sterling Standard for our Schools](https://voteforsterling.com/)\n- [10] [School board: Sterling DuPr\u00e9 wants to promote fiscal responsibility, examine curriculum | Chattanooga Times Free Press](http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/08/school-board-sterling-dupre-wants-to-promote/)\n- [12] [Tennessee's 2026 candidate lists finalized for state and federal races \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/briefs/tennessees-2026-candidate-lists-finalized-for-state-and-federal-races/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_school_board_district_8","county":"Hamilton","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"County School Board District 8"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Sterling","fullname":"Sterling DuPre'","lastname":"DuPre'","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_school_board_district_8","contest_title":"County School Board District 8","county":"Hamilton","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-05-05","office_county":"hamilton","office_key":"county_school_board_district_8","office_title":"Hamilton County Schools Board District 8","party":"R","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":"hamilton","cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"R","primary":{"contest":"county_school_board_district_8","contest_title":"County School Board District 8","county":"Hamilton","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-05-05","office_county":"hamilton","office_key":"county_school_board_district_8","office_title":"Hamilton County Schools Board District 8","party":"R","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_school_board_district_8","office_title":"Hamilton County Schools Board District 8","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Sterling DuPr\u00e9 is a Republican candidate for Hamilton County School Board District 8 in Tennessee's 2026 election, focusing on fiscal responsibility and curriculum oversight.","terms":[],"token":"lAS64LATBi"}