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2018 Hamilton County, Tennessee mayoral election

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The 2018 Hamilton County mayoral election was held on August 2, 2018, to elect the mayor of Hamilton County, Tennessee. Incumbent Republican Mayor Jim Coppinger won with 60.3% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Aloyse Brown.[1][2]

2018 Hamilton County mayoral election

← 2014 August 2, 2018 2022 →
Turnout28.99% Increase[3]
 
Candidate Jim Coppinger Aloyse Brown
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 33,588 22,052
Percentage 60.26% 39.56%

Precinct results
Coppinger:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Brown:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Tie:      50%      No votes

Mayor before election

Jim Coppinger
Republican

Elected Mayor

Jim Coppinger
Republican

Jim Coppinger first took office in January 2011 upon the resignation of Mayor Claude Ramsey, who left to join the administration of then Governor Bill Haslam as his top deputy. Coppinger won a special election in 2012 and a full term in 2014.[4]

Republican primary

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Nominee

  • Jim Coppinger, Incumbent mayor[5]
May 1, 2018 Republican primary results[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Coppinger (Incumbent) 11,471 97.80%
Write-in Write-in 258 2.20%
Total votes 11,729 100.00%

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

May 1, 2018 Democratic primary results[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Aloyse Brown 4,999 71.65%
Democratic George Ryan Love 1,845 26.44%
Write-in Write-in 133 1.91%
Total votes 6,977 100.00%

General election

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August 2, 2018 General election results[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Coppinger 33,588 60.26%
Democratic Aloyse Brown 22,052 39.56%
Write-in Write-in 102 0.18%
Total votes 55,742 100.00%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Parker, Collins (August 3, 2018). "Mayor Coppinger and Sheriff Hammond win re-election". WDEF-TV. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Walton, Judy (August 2, 2018). "Coppinger wins handily in county mayor race". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "Election Commission for Hamilton County, TN > Election Archives > 2018". elect.hamiltontn.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  4. ^ A. O. L. Staff (October 20, 2021). "Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announces he won't seek re-election". www.timesfreepress.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "Coppinger announces reelection bid for Hamilton County Executive". WTVC. January 24, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "Election Commission for Hamilton County, TN > Election Archives > 2018" (PDF). elect.hamiltontn.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Martin, Brittany (May 3, 2018). "Aloyse Brown wants to be Hamilton County's first female mayor". WTVC. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "Vote-USA | George Ryan Love | Previous Candidate for Hamilton County County Mayor, Hamilton County, Tennessee". vote-usa.org. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "Election Commission for Hamilton County, TN > Election Archives > 2018" (PDF). elect.hamiltontn.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "Election Commission for Hamilton County, TN > Election Archives > 2018". elect.hamiltontn.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2024.