Republican Greg Vital and Democrat DeAngelo Jelks are the only contenders for the House District 29 seat.
The qualifying deadline was today (Thursday) at noon.
The seat was previously held by Mike Carter, who recently died from pancreatic cancer.
The County Commission named his widow, Joan Carter, to serve in the interim. However, she did not choose to seek a full term.
Since there are only one candidate from each party there will not be early voting.
The special election for House District 29 with be on July 27.
Election day on July 27 will be the only opportunity other than absentee/military/nursing home for voters to cast their ballots until the General Election this fall.
Hamilton County Republican Party Chairman Arch Trimble IV said, “As this transition in our county history takes place, I want to congratulate Greg Vital becoming the Republican nominee for the District 29 State House seat.
“I know he will work tirelessly every day to represent the values of District 29. I am emboldened by the support of the other two fine men that picked up papers. They understand what we are here to do. Unity and teamwork is our message. I look forward to seeing Mr. Samples, who is a great Chattanooga attorney, and activist Dr. Roy Dale Cope joining our party’s efforts to elect a Republican and protect common sense conservative leadership in Hamilton County for years to come.”
Mr. Vital said, “I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve Tennesseans in House District 29. As the only conservative on the ballot, I will fight every day to carry Mike Carter’s torch of good government, strong leadership and protecting our Tennessee conservative principles.
“After living in Hamilton County for over 50 years, I know what’s important to our community - standing for life, defending the Constitution, taking on Big Government, supporting our businesses and protecting our conservative values. I am grateful for the support I have received across District 29, and I look forward to earning your vote.”