2019 Memphis mayoral election
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An election for Mayor of Memphis will be held on November 5, 2019. Jim Strickland, the incumbent mayor, is eligible to run for a second term in office.
Candidates
The filing deadline is July 18, 2019.[1]
Declared
- Willie Herenton, former Mayor of Memphis[2][3]
- Mike Williams, President of the Memphis Police Association and candidate for Mayor in 2015[2][4][5]
- Lemichael Wilson, restaurateur[2][6]
Potential
- Keith Norman, pastor and former Chairman of the Shelby County Democratic Party[2]
- Jim Strickland, incumbent Mayor of Memphis[2][4][7]
Declined
- Tami Sawyer, activist and member of the Shelby County Commission[2]
- Van Turner, Chairman of the Shelby County Commission[2]
References
- ^ "MEMPHIS 10.3.19". Shelby County Election Commission. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g Jackson Baker (September 27, 2018). "Herenton and Others Look to Challenge for Mayor". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ Janice Broach (September 12, 2018). "Willie Herenton officially running for Memphis mayor in 2019". WMC. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ a b Kendall Downing (April 6, 2018). "Strickland not ready to commit to facing Herenton in 2019 election". WMC. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ Ryan Poe (September 5, 2018). "The 9:01: Memphis matters — and statewide candidates should take note". Memphis Commercial Appeal. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ Jackson Baker (March 16, 2018). "Memphis Political Intrigue Arises". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ Brad Broders (April 6, 2018). "Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland On Willie Herenton's 2019 Memphis Mayoral Run". Local Memphis. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
Category:Mayoral elections in Memphis Category:United States mayoral elections, 2019 Category:United States mayoral elections, 2019
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