There are 55 article(s) tagged 2023 Memphis elections:

• June 2023

  • Bonner and Gibson file qualifying petitions for October election

    Mayoral contender Frank Colvett has pulled his petition, making him the last of the declared contenders to take the first step toward getting on the ballot.

    By Bill Dries June 19, 2023

• May 2023

  • Behind the Headlines: Reporter’s roundtable discusses Greenlaw Community Center

    The change in position on enforcing a youth curfew and how Greenlaw Community Center might figure into that is among the topics discussed on a “Behind The Headlines” reporter’s roundtable.

    By Bill Dries May 27, 2023

  • 25 contenders pull October election petitions on opening day

    If the last two city elections are any guide, the opening day total for qualifying petitions will be about a third of those who ultimately file for the 15 city offices by the July 20 deadline.

    By Bill Dries May 23, 2023

  • City Council campaigns reach milestone in race to October election

    The political ground the Memphis City Council races will take place on is still moving. Here’s an early look at where all 13 races stand.

    By Bill Dries May 22, 2023

  • Memphis City Council members seek to end elected City Court Clerk’s office

    The ordinance to eliminate the elected clerk’s office and take it off the October ballot could come up for the first of three votes tomorrow.

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    Memphis City Council considers taking stand on mayor’s race

    By Bill Dries May 16, 2023