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Mona Petro
Office history
Mona Petro is a Democratic candidate running for Hamilton County Commission District 1 in the August 6, 2026 primary election [10]. She is challenging the incumbent, who is referred to as Shipley in local reporting [10].
Petroโs entry into the race was announced in early January 2026. At the time of her announcement, she had recently experienced the death of her husband approximately a year and a half prior, which she cited as a catalyst for seeking public office [10]. In media coverage surrounding her candidacy, Petro was photographed answering questions during an interview at Drip Kitchen and Coffee in Hixson [10].
As of the provided sources, specific details regarding her professional background, prior elected service, or policy platform are not included in the available text. The Hamilton County Commission is a local governing body in Tennessee, and District 1 represents a specific geographic area within Hamilton County [4]. Petroโs candidacy is part of the broader 2026 election cycle in Tennessee, which includes various federal, state, and local races [1].
Sources
- [1] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [2] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [3] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
- [4] Candidate Information | Williamson County, TN - Official Site
- [5] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 07 - FEC.gov
- [6] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov
- [7] 2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov
- [8] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
- [9] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
- [10] Democratic challenger announces run for Shipleyโs seat on Hamilton County Commission | Chattanooga Times Free Press
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 โ search by last name on each.
Tennessee โ Hamilton County campaign finance (County Commission Dist. 1)
- Pre-Primary 2026 โ filed 04/28/26
- 1st Qtr 2026 โ filed 04/10/26
- Amended 2025 Year-End Supplemental โ filed 04/10/26
- 2025 Year-End Supplemental โ filed 02/02/26
- Appt of Treasurer 2026 โ filed 08/29/25
Tennessee โ campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) โ Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Petro”, and submit.
Tennessee โ statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates โ Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Petro”and, if needed, select the applicable position.