James Walker (Tennessee)

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James Walker

Republican Party

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)

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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.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Jordan Hammond

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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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	Submit photo	Gary Kuehn
	Submit photo	James Walker

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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
✔	Submit photo	Gary Kuehn (R)	100.0	3,607

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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
✔	Submit photo	Gary Kuehn	46.8	1,854
	Submit photo	James Walker	38.2	1,515
	Submit photo	Tate Smith	15.0	596

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,965
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2026

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