Kathy Lennon
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Kathy Lennon was a member of the Hamilton County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 2. She assumed office in 2016. She left office on September 1, 2020.
Lennon (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 27. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Lennon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kathy Lennon was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her career experience includes working as an educator and as the director of Chattanooga WorkSpace at the Chattanooga Market.[1][2]
Lennon has been affiliated with the Tennessee Grower's Coalition, UT/TSU Extension – Hamilton County Agriculture Committee, Red Bank Forward, AmeriCorps VISTA, and Scenic City Clay Arts.[2]
Elections
2024
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Michele Reneau defeated Kathy Lennon in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michele Reneau (R)  | 60.2 | 23,085 |
 | Kathy Lennon (D) | 39.8 | 15,276 | |
| Total votes: 38,361 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Kathy Lennon advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Lennon | 100.0 | 2,746 |
| Total votes: 2,746 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Michele Reneau defeated incumbent Patsy Hazlewood in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michele Reneau | 50.9 | 4,082 |
 | Patsy Hazlewood | 49.1 | 3,944 | |
| Total votes: 8,026 | |||
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Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Lennon in this election.
2020
See also: Hamilton County School District, Tennessee, elections (2020)
General election
General election for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 2
Marco Perez defeated Tom Decosimo in the general election for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 2 on August 6, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Marco Perez (Nonpartisan) | 57.7 | 5,281 | |
| Tom Decosimo (Nonpartisan) | 42.1 | 3,851 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 9,147 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kathy Lennon (Nonpartisan)
2016
Four of the nine seats on the Hamilton County School District Board of Education were up for by-district general election on August 4, 2016.[3] In District 1, incumbent Rhonda Thurman defeated challengers Jason Moses and Patti Skates to win another term. District 2 incumbent Jonathan Welch lost his seat to challenger Kathy Lennon. The District 4 race featured incumbent George Ricks and challengers Montrell Besley, Tiffanie Robinson, and Annette Thompson. Robinson won election to the seat. Incumbent Donna Horn was defeated by challenger Joe Wingate for the District 7 seat.[4][5][6]
Results
| Hamilton County School District, District 2 General Election, 4-Year Term, 2016 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kathy Lennon |
51.22% | 1,791 |
| Jonathan Welch Incumbent | 48.41% | 1,693 |
| Write-in votes | 0.37% | 13 |
| Total Votes | 3,497 | |
| Source: Hamilton County Election Commission, "Official Precinct by Precinct Election Results," accessed September 8, 2016 | ||
Funding
Lennon reported $14,865.00 in contributions and $14,865.00 in expenditures to the Hamilton County Clerk, which left her campaign with a $0.00 balance in the election.[7]
Endorsements
Lennon was endorsed by the Hamilton County Education Association.[8]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kathy Lennon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lennon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege, for every individual in Tennessee. Our state leadership continues to block federal resources from entering our state to ensure healthy families thrive. I am committed to protecting Tennesseans' health and well-being, from improving access to mental health services to legalizing medical cannabis. I will ensure that a woman's healthcare decisions are guided by her healthcare professional, not politicians. Every Tennessean should have the right to make private healthcare decisions, especially regarding reproductive health, without interference from the government. We must protect and promote the health and well-being of our citizens.
- The lack of funding in Tennessee's education system is putting a strain on students and teachers. Every child in Tennessee deserves a high-quality education that prepares them for a successful future. Tennessee ranks 46th in the nation for education spending per student and 42nd for public teacher salary. Our neighborhood schools need to receive their share of state funding to meet the needs of our growing community. Tennesseans hard-earned tax dollars should always go to our public schools - not private corporations. I want all our educators to be elevated and respected, well-trained, well-paid, and have the resources to safeguard our schools for future generations.
- Communities flourish when everyone feels secure and valued. According to a 2023 report from the Tennessee Department of Health, firearms are the leading cause of death for children in Tennessee, with 1 in 4 child deaths tied to guns. I support common-sense gun laws that prioritize public safety while respecting the Second Amendment rights of responsible gun owners. I support repealing the 2013 law that allows any legal gun owner to store loaded guns in their vehicles and the respectful discussion regarding firearm safety. This is an emotional topic that must be discussed. Arming teachers in Tennessee is not a solution to ensure school safety and may create additional risks and dangers in our schools.
- Funding for reproductive healthcare programs.
- Women in Tennessee should have the right to make their own healthcare decisions, including access to reproductive healthcare services, without government interference.
- Education Funding. Increase funding for public education. Taxpayer dollars should be invested in public education, rather than diverting funds through vouchers to private schools.
- Tennessee is 1 of 12 states without a viable medical cannabis program. Legalizing medical cannabis in Tennessee can provide patients with alternative treatment options and generate revenue for the state. It will also address issues related to healthcare access and criminal justice reform.
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2020
Kathy Lennon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Lennon highlighted the following goals on her campaign website:
| “ | I will utilize my knowledge, experiences and perspectives to bring a well rounded voice to the school board. I want to help create stronger ties between the school board and other stakeholders.
Imagine. Fresh faces, greater accountability and a diverse board for embracing new approaches.[9] |
” |
| —Kathy Lennon (2016)[10] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Times Free Press, "Four Hamilton County school board members face challengers in fall election," April 12, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 2, 2024
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "Election Calendar 2016," accessed March 30, 2016
- ↑ Hamilton County Election Commission, "List of qualified candidates for the August 2016 election," accessed April 8, 2016
- ↑ Hamilton County School District, "School Board Contact List," accessed April 8, 2016
- ↑ Hamilton County Election Commission, "Election 2016: State Primary County General," accessed August 4, 2016
- ↑ Hamilton County Clerk, "Financial Disclosures for Candidates and Current Elected Officials," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ The Chattanoogan, "Kathy Lennon Receives Recommendation From HCEA In District 2," July 6, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Kathy Lennon for Hamilton County School Board District 2, "About," accessed May 18, 2016
