Steve Mulroy wins Democratic primary for DA
Shelby County District Attorney Democratic candidate Steve Mulroy (middle) smiles while being introduced during Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ election watch party on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Janika White arrives on May 3 at an election party at the conclusion of voting in the Democratic primary for Shelby County district attorney. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Linda Harris stands before a campaign poster in her primary race for Shelby County district attorney. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
People gather in support of Janika White at her election party on May 3 while the votes for the district attorney primary are counted. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
People gather in support of Janika White at an election party during the primary race for Shelby County district attorney May 3. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Supporters of Janika White watch election returns during the primary race for Shelby County district attorney. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Candidate for the Democratic primary race for Shelby County district attorney, Janika White, mingles with guests at an election party at the conclusion of voting May 3. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Attorny general primary candidate Janika White takes a selfie with a supporter May 3. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Steve Mulroy will face incumbent District Attorney General Amy Weirich in the general elections in August.
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District Attorney primary Shelby County primary Shelby County Election Commission 2022 elections 2022 county primaries Steve Mulroy Janika White Linda HarrisJulia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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