In nearby Walker County, controversy is surrounding the race for Commissioner. The attorney for the county called a press conference Tuesday morning to say he is recuesing himself from further involvement. Don Oliver said the county's elections superintendent contacted him, asking if he could verify that write-in candidate Ales Campbell had unpaid taxes. Oliver said his office verified that "delinquent tax executions might relate to the candidate." In a Chattanooga Times Free Press article on Tuesday, Campbell admitted owing back taxes and said the debts have been paid and cleared. Oliver said the Walker County Board of Elections will hold a regular monthly meeting on Friday and on the agenda is consideration of whether the candidate's write-in status can stand in light of the accusation. Oliver said it is possible that Campbell could be considered eligible to run for the office, but that the tax issue could render her ineligible to actually hold the office of Walker County Commissioner. Campbell has been invited to attend the meeting. Oliver suggested the board turn over the matter to the Secretary of State's Office, the Attorney General, or seek independent legal advice from another attorney. Ales Campbell is challenging the Republican Party nominee and 12-year incumbent, Bebe Heiskell, in the November 6th General Election.