Today is Election Day and your vote matters more than ever!
While national elections get the most attention, it’s the local races that have the biggest impact on our daily lives — particularly elections for the Memphis-Shelby County School Board. These elections determine who will shape the education and future of our children, making it crucial for every eligible voter to participate.
Early voting was available from July 12th to July 27th, but if you haven’t cast your ballot yet, make sure to head to your polling place today between 7 am and 7 pm.
Your vote is your voice, and it’s essential to ensure it is heard.
Here are the locally relevant races and their candidates:
Primary Election Ballot:
- United States Senate:Republican Primary: Marsha Blackburn, Tres Wittum, Write-In
- Democrat Primary: Marquita Bradshaw, LaTonia Denise Brown, Gloria Johnson, Civil-Miller Watkins, Write-In
- United States House of Representatives, District 8:Republican Primary: David Kustoff, Write-In
- Democrat Primary: Sarah Freeman, Leonard Perkins, Lawrence A. Pivnick, Lynette P. Williams, Brenda Woods, Write-In
- United States House of Representatives, District 9:Republican Primary: Charlotte Bergmann, Write-In
- Democrat Primary: M. LaTroy A-Williams, Steve Cohen, Kasandra L. Smith, Corey Strong, Write-In
General Election Ballot:
- General Sessions Court Clerk:Democrat: Tami Sawyer
- Republican: Lisa Arnold
- County School Board, District 2:Non Partisan: Althea Greene (incumbent) Angela R. Harris, Natalie McKinney, Write-In
- County School Board, District 3:Non Partisan: Jesse Jeff, Stephanie Love, Zeola Pace Jr., Write-In
- County School Board, District 4:Non Partisan: James Q. Bacchus, Alvin Crook, Marquis Parker, America Foster, Fernando Montgomery, Write-In
- County School Board, District 5:Non Partisan: Mauricio Calvo, Dale Trotter, Sable Otey, Write-In
Every vote counts, and your participation in these local elections helps shape the future of our community. Make your voice heard—go out and vote today! And check back with TSD for election results!
