James Walker (Tennessee)

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James Walker
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Candidate, Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 9
Prior offices:
Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 9
Years in office: 2021 - 2022
Predecessor: Steve Highlander
Successor: Gary Kuehn (R)

Elections and appointments
Last election
May 3, 2022
Next election
May 5, 2026
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James Walker (Republican Party) is running for election to the Hamilton County Board of Education to represent District 9 in Tennessee. Walker is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026.[source]

Walker was a member of the Hamilton County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 9. Walker assumed office on August 4, 2021. Walker left office on September 1, 2022.

Elections

2026

See also: Hamilton County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on August 6, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 9

Jordan Hammond (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 9 on May 5, 2026.


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Republican primary

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Republican primary for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 9

Incumbent Gary Kuehn (R) and James Walker (R) are running in the Republican primary for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 9 on May 5, 2026.


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2022

See also: Hamilton County School District, Tennessee, elections (2022)

General election

General election for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 9

Gary Kuehn won election in the general election for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 9 on August 4, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Gary Kuehn (R)
 
100.0
 
3,607

Total votes: 3,607
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 9

Gary Kuehn defeated incumbent James Walker and Tate Smith in the Republican primary for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 9 on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Gary Kuehn
 
46.8
 
1,854
James Walker
 
38.2
 
1,515
Tate Smith
 
15.0
 
596

Total votes: 3,965
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2026

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