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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 2, 2021

The Hamilton County Election Commission this morning received the official Writ of Elections to fill the vacancy in State House of Representatives District 29, Chattanoogan.com reports. The primary election to replace Rep. Mike Carter will take place July 27 with the general election following on Sept. 14. Petition pickups begin immediately with the qualifying deadline set for June 17 at noon EDT. The county commission is set to meet a week from today to consider an interim appointment. County Commissioner Sabrena Smedley said she plans to nominate Joan Carter, the widow of Mike Carter, for the post.