2026 elections

Meet the candidates for Shelby County sheriff

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 17, 2026 6:27 AM CT | Published: April 17, 2026 4:00 AM CT

The Daily Memphian interviewed the five Democratic and two Republican primary candidates for sheriff, asking them about 201 Poplar, recruiting and retention, the Memphis Safe Task Force, and more.

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2026 elections elections Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.


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