Former state Senator Andy Berke was elected mayor of Chattanooga in Tuesday's elections, and there will be a number of new faces on the City Council.
At least five newcomers will be sworn into office along with Mr. Berke in early April, and Jack Benson has to win a runoff to keep his District 4 seat. Former City Councilman Yusuf Hakeem had six more votes than incumbent Peter Murphy in District 9. He actually did not get over 50 percent of the vote since there were seven write-in votes.
Councilman Murphy said that means there will be a runoff.
Attorney Berke finished far ahead of Guy Satterfield and Chester Heathington.
Former County School Board Chairman Chip Henderson was the victor in District 1 to replace Deborah Scott. His closest competitor was former school administrator Tom McCullough.
Former City Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Mitchell was the winner in the District 2 race where Sally Robinson is retiring. Roger Tuder finished second and Priscilla Simmons third.
Ken Smith defeated incumbent Pam Ladd in District 3. That race turned partisan as Republican groups backed Mr. Smith and Democratic groups Ms. Ladd. Rep. Gerald McCormick was a chief Smith supporter.
Incumbent Jack Benson was ahead of four challengers in District 4, but faced a runoff with Larry Grohn.
Chris Anderson won over incumbent Manny Rico in District 7.
Moses Freeman, former city official, defeated Councilman Andrae McGary in District 8. Councilman McGary got into the contest late after first saying he did not intend to run following a loss in a state Senate race.
Russell Gilbert in District 5 and Carol Berz in District 6 were unopposed.
The Hamilton County Democratic Party congratulated Andy Berke "on a resounding victory in the contest for mayor of Chattanooga."
“Andy Berke was an outstanding Democratic state senator who fought for his constituents in Nashville,” said HCDP Chairman Paul Smith. “He will be just as outstanding as mayor, moving our city forward into the future.”
Mr. Smith also extended congratulations to Moses Freeman, who will now represent City Council District 8, and Chris Anderson, who will now represent District 7.
| Chattanooga City Ordinance 12525 |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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2 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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2 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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0 |
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| For Deannexation |
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0 |
N/A |
| Against Deannexation |
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0 |
N/A |
| Chattanooga City Ordinance 12677 |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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68 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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68 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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15678 |
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| For the Amendment |
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12250 |
78.13% |
| Against the Amendmen |
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3428 |
21.87% |
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| City Mayor |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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68 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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68 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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17856 |
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| Andy Berke |
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12906 |
72.28% |
| R. Chester Heathingt |
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659 |
3.69% |
| Guy Satterfield |
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4224 |
23.66% |
| Write-in Votes |
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67 |
0.38% |
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| City Council, District 1 |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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7 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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7 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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2127 |
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| Jim Folkner |
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177 |
8.32% |
| Pat Hagan |
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52 |
2.44% |
| Chip Henderson |
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1120 |
52.66% |
| Tom McCullough |
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771 |
36.25% |
| Write-in Votes |
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7 |
0.33% |
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| City Council, District 2 |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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7 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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7 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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2925 |
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| Jerry Mitchell |
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1593 |
54.46% |
| Priscilla Simmons |
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356 |
12.17% |
| Roger Tuder |
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965 |
32.99% |
| Write-in Votes |
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11 |
0.38% |
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| City Council, District 3 |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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6 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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6 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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2490 |
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| Pam Ladd |
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1031 |
41.41% |
| Ken Smith |
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1459 |
58.59% |
| Write-in Votes |
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0 |
0.00% |
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| City Council, District 4 |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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7 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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7 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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2009 |
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| Jack Benson |
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689 |
34.30% |
| Larry Grohn |
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636 |
31.66% |
| Ryan King |
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462 |
23.00% |
| Scott McColpin |
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23 |
1.14% |
| Tom Tomisek |
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198 |
9.86% |
| Write-in Votes |
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1 |
0.05% |
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| City Council, District 5 |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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10 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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10 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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1893 |
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| Russell Gilbert, Sr. |
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1843 |
97.36% |
| Write-in Votes |
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50 |
2.64% |
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| City Council, District 6 |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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11 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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11 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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1319 |
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| Carol Berz |
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1262 |
95.68% |
| Write-in Votes |
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57 |
4.32% |
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| City Council, District 7 |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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6 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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6 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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1415 |
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| Chris Anderson |
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801 |
56.61% |
| Karl D. Epperson |
|
87 |
6.15% |
| Manny Rico |
|
501 |
35.41% |
| Tramble Stephens |
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19 |
1.34% |
| Write-in Votes |
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7 |
0.49% |
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| City Council, District 8 |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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7 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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7 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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1220 |
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| Moses Freeman |
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746 |
61.15% |
| Andraè McGary |
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470 |
38.52% |
| Write-in Votes |
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4 |
0.33% |
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| City Council, District 9 |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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7 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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7 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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2061 |
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| Yusuf Hakeem |
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1030 |
49.98% |
| Peter B. Murphy |
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1024 |
49.68% |
| Write-in Votes |
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7 |
0.34% |
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| Collegedale Commission |
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Total |
| Number of Precincts |
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5 |
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| Precincts Reporting |
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5 |
100.0 % |
| Total Votes |
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297 |
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| Debbie Baker |
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90 |
30.30% |
| Tim Johnson |
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88 |
29.63% |
| Katie A. Lamb |
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102 |
34.34% |
| Write-in Votes |
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17 |
5.72% |
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