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Unopposed Arlington election winners look forward to next four years

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: August 02, 2024 3:39 PM CT | Published: August 02, 2024 3:39 PM CT

Several winners in the Arlington municipal elections on Thursday had the luxury of running unopposed for new four-year terms.

That resulted in easy campaigning for aldermen Larry Harmon Jr. and Jeff McKee, along with and new ACS board member Courtney Barnes.

Mayor Mike Wissman also faced no challengers to breeze into a fourth four-year term, while Dwight Barker and Lyle Wilson Conley emerged triumphant in the ballot’s two contested races.

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Subscriber Only Town of Arlington 2024 elections Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman Alderman Larry Harmon Alderman Jeff McKee

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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