2022 Hamilton County, Tennessee mayoral election

The 2022 Hamilton County mayoral election was held on August 4, 2022, to determine the next mayor of Hamilton County, Tennessee. Republican nominee Weston Wamp, son of former U.S. Representative Zach Wamp, won with 57.9% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Matt Adams.[2][3]

2022 Hamilton County mayoral election

← 2018 August 4, 2022 2026 →
Turnout21.4% Decrease[1] 7.6 pp
 
Candidate Weston Wamp Matt Adams
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 28,199 20,512
Percentage 57.89% 42.11%

Precinct results
Wamp:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Adams:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Tie:      50%

Mayor before election

Jim Coppinger
Republican

Elected Mayor

Weston Wamp
Republican

Incumbent Republican Mayor Jim Coppinger, who was appointed county mayor in 2011, chose not to run for a fourth term.[4]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • Matt Hullander, local business owner[6]
  • Sabrena D. Smedley, Hamilton County District 7 Commissioner and Hamilton County Commission Chair[7]

Primary results

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The Republican primary was held on May 3, 2022.

Unlike elections held within the city of Chattanooga, county elections use the plurality voting system, with no chance of a runoff. This was a very close primary, specifically between Wamp and Smedley, with Wamp securing the nomination by just 318 votes.

May 3, 2022 Republican primary results[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Weston Wamp 14,428 35.44%
Republican Sabrena D. Smedley 14,110 34.66%
Republican Matt Hullander 12,171 29.90%
Total votes 40,709 100.00%

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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  • Matt Adams, 25-year-old Army veteran[9]
May 3, 2022 Democratic primary results[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Matt Adams 5,876 100.00%
Total votes 5,876 100.00%

General election

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August 4, 2022 general election results[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Weston Wamp 28,199 57.89%
Democratic Matt Adams 20,512 42.11%
Total votes 48,711 100.00%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Low Hamilton County turnout, close race in District 11 illustrate importance of voting | Chattanooga Times Free Press". www.timesfreepress.com. August 5, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "Weston Wamp Headed To County Mayor Post; Adams Offers His Congratulations". www.chattanoogan.com. August 5, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "DECISION 2022: Weston Wamp wins race for Hamilton County Mayor". Local3News.com. August 5, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  4. ^ A. O. L. Staff (October 20, 2021). "Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announces he won't seek re-election". www.timesfreepress.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  5. ^ WDEFAdmin (October 23, 2021). "Weston Wamp announces run for Hamilton County Mayor". WDEF. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  6. ^ Trumbull, Tracey (November 12, 2021). "DECISION 2022: Matt Hullander joins race for Hamilton County mayor". Local3News.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  7. ^ WTVC (December 8, 2021). "District 7 Commissioner Sabrena Smedley to run for Hamilton County Mayor". WTVC. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c "Election Commission for Hamilton County, TN > Election Archives > 2022". elect.hamiltontn.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  9. ^ WTVC (February 21, 2022). "Democrat Matt Adams enters Hamilton County mayoral race among crowded GOP field". WTVCFOX. Retrieved January 17, 2024.