Jean Howard Hill, who was formerly active in the Republican Party, has picked up papers to run against Republican incumbent Zach Wamp for Congress.
Ms. Hill said recently she will soon publish a book critical of Hamilton County Republicans, including Rep. Wamp.
Ms. Hill, who is black, said the book is called "Black Eyes Shut - White Lips Sealed."
A number of other candidates recently picked up qualifying papers for local legislative and County School Board races. The deadline is April 1 at noon.
Brent Benedict, an Independent, and Timothy E. Moore, a Republican, picked up qualifying papers for House District 29 and James Carpenter, a Democrat, for House District 26.
Barbara Levi, a longtime teacher, and Rick Skiles, who has been critical of the county school administration, have picked up papers for County School Board District 1.
Congress 3rd District
Zach Wamp, incumbent qualified
Jean Howard Hill (I) picked up papers
House 26
Rep. Bobby Wood incumbent, not running again
Gerald McCormick (R) qualified
Daniel T. Lewis (I) qualified
James Carpenter (D) picked up papers
House 27
Chris Clem (R) incumbent, picked up papers
House 28
Tommie Brown (D) incumbent, picked up papers
House 29
Brenda Turner (D) incumbent
Johnny Horne (R) qualified
Brent Benedict (I) picked up papers
Timothy E. Moore (R) picked up papers
House 30
Jack Sharp (R) incumbent, picked up papers
Debbie Colburn (D) qualified
House 31
Jim Vincent (R) incumbent, picked up papers
Senate District 10
Ward Crutchfield, incumbent, picked up papers
Basil J. Marceaux, qualified
Walt "Combat" Ward, picked up papers
County School Board
District 1
Bill Eldridge incumbent, picked up papers
Rick Rous qualified
Barbara Levi picked up papers
Rick Skiles picked up papers
District 2
Chip Baker incumbent, qualified
Joshua Hamilton picked up papers
Jeffrey A. Jones picked up papers
District 4
Debra Matthews incumbent, picked up papers
William C. Madison qualified
Walt "Combat" Ward picked up papers
District 7
Joe Conner incumbent, not seeking re-election
Todd Anderson picked up papers
Paula Petty picked up papers