There are 4 article(s) tagged 2022 council special election:

• August 2022

  • Memphis City Council approves new district lines — for now

    The goal was to set new boundaries for the District 4 special election in November but the map, released just ahead of the Tuesday vote, featured changes to other districts. The council appeared likely Tuesday, Aug. 23, to reopen and redraw the map next year ahead of regular October 2023 city elections.

    By Bill Dries August 24, 2022

  • Four qualify for City Council District 4 special election at deadline

    At least some of those who qualified for the Nov. 8 ballot by the noon Thursday, Aug. 18, deadline are expected to seek the interim appointment the Memphis City Council makes at a special Sept. 1 meeting.

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    Germantown, Lakeland mayoral candidates unopposed as ballots are set in suburban elections

    By Bill Dries August 18, 2022

  • Two special Memphis elections draw contenders for Nov. 8 ballot

    The race for the vacant Memphis City Council District 4 seat has already drawn four contenders, including the sister of a council member who gave up the seat following her victory in the August county elections.

    By Bill Dries August 16, 2022

  • Swearengen resigns, Council debates district lines

    The resignation comes as the council debates whether or not to make changes to district lines ahead of the special election .

    By Bill Dries August 16, 2022