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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Several Shelby County commissioners and candidates said Tuesday they’re disappointed that only one voting location is open for early voting in runoff elections in the District 1 and District 7 City Council races  — and it’s not in either of those districts. Out of 90,000 registered voters in those two districts, only […]

WREG was notified that one of Sawyer’s campaign signs outside the polling location at Berclair Church of Christ on Summer Avenue had been vandalized with racist, derogatory remarks.

Check out WREG’s Informed Sources from July 13, 2019. Guests: Political analyst David Upton Political analyst Ken Taylor Shelby County GOP Chairman Chris Tutor Topics: Arkansas recreational marijuana legalization push Tami Sawyer announces mayoral platform University of Memphis and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris debate and veto Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Early voting is underway in Shelby County, and voters are keeping a close eye on the Memphis mayoral candidates as they cast their ballots. One of those candidates, Tami Sawyer, is addressing old tweets that resurfaced last week, and that may influence some voters’ decisions. Sawyer called old tweets that referenced drunk […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Friday marked the first day of early voting in the city of Memphis before Election Day on Oct. 3. The results of the upcoming municipal election means deciding who be mayor, as well as other important city jobs. Memphis residents can now vote next to the Election Commission downtown on Poplar and […]

Emotions ran high on the streets of Frayser after yet another officer-involved shooting in America. 

Shelby County commissioners are considering whether to allow Shelby County Schools to roll over funds from their 2019 budget. 

 From the mayor, to an activist county commissioner, prominent Memphians are responding to Wednesday night’s chaos in Frayser.

Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer has announced she’s running in the 2019 mayoral race.

Early voting ends Sept. 28. This election is only for Memphis residents.

Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton and small business owner Lemichael Wilson are also running for the seat. The election will be held October 3.