The AM/DM podcast: Early voting in the midterms begins

By , Daily Memphian Published: October 14, 2026 6:14 AM CT

In Shelby County, early voting for the midterm elections begins today, Oct. 14, and it comes with new districts, new candidates and a few questions about the state constitution and the Memphis charter. 

Longtime political reporter Bill Dries joins us again today to walk us through some of the ballot highlights. 

Listen in. 

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Mary Cashiola

Mary Cashiola

Mary Cashiola has been a Memphis journalist for nearly two decades, beginning her career covering city government and local neighborhoods at the Memphis Flyer before being hired by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton’s administration. 

Before joining The Daily Memphian, she was the managing editor of the Memphis Business Journal, which was named one of the top 10 Best Designed Newspapers in the world by the Society of News Design while she was there. 

She also has a background in advertising, with a focus on higher education and the hospitality industry. 


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