Sanford: Young’s mayoral victory signals clear generational change
Sharon Renee Williams reacts to Paul Young’s mayoral victory speech at Minglewood Hall Oct. 5, 2023. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Otis Sanford
Otis Sanford is professor emeritus of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis and political commentator for WATN-TV ABC24 News. Contact him at o.sanford@memphis.edu.
“There is no indication that younger voters went to the polls in any significant numbers. But many of those who did show up clearly favored Young.”
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