Local voters went to the polls three times this year to make their choices known. In the most recent election — the state, federal and general races for several Shelby County municipalities, held on Nov. 8 — many of the incumbents sailed to an early and clear victory. 

But we won’t be able to say the same for next year’s Memphis municipal election. With Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland term-limited, Memphians will select a new mayor Oct. 5, 2023. 

With this election cycle concluded, the On the Ballot newsletter will go on hiatus until next year. In the interim, we hope you enjoy reading continuing coverage from The Daily Memphian’s politics and government reporter Bill Dries, and we thank you for joining us for On the Ballot. 

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Thanks for reading, and we’ll end it here with one of Dries’ signature catchphrases: “Democracy!” — Editorial director Mary Cashiola

The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast takes a closer look at the unofficial results in the Tuesday Nov. 8 election.

Karen Camper joins Memphis mayor's race By Bill Dries

Hernando mayor questions validity of tax vote outcome By Toni Lepeska

New opinion says Memphis mayoral candidates need not live in city By Bill Dries

Memphis Election Day answers questions away from national spotlight By Bill Dries

One-third of Shelby County voters show up for midterms By Bill Dries

Varonica Cooper wins Memphis Municipal Court Judge, Division 2 By Julia Baker

Jana Swearengen-Washington wins District 4 City Council seat, replaces sister By Aarron Fleming

Incumbents, joined by Chatham, carry election in Germantown By Abigail Warren

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