There are 4 article(s) tagged Thomas Long:

• August 2026

  • Jerri Green’s game plan and Marsha Blackburn’s primary numbers

    Also in the political roundup: a look at turnout in the Nov. 3 general election, Gov. Bill Lee on the mix of public and private and a possible Senate vacancy, campaign sign rules and write-ins.

    By Bill Dries 2 hours ago

  • August elections continue turbulent history for judicial appointments

    Also in the political roundup, two write-in candidates appeared to fizzle by the unofficial vote totals, the Memphis narrative moves into the general election campaign and a D.C. Scorecard going into the August recess.

    By Bill Dries August 10, 2026

• July 2026

  • Bevy of Shelby County contenders jostle for Congressional primary races

    A total of 14 contenders from Shelby County are on the Aug. 6 federal primary ballot in the 5th, 8th and 9th Congressional districts. Will multiple Memphians cancel each other out? Also in the political roundup: Pearson and Lamar spar; attorneys weigh in on judicial races.

    By Bill Dries July 05, 2026

• September 2019

  • DeGraffreed says city court clerk’s office should be appointed, not elected

    The chief deputy of the City Court Clerk’s office, who is running for the clerk’s position on the Oct. 3 Memphis ballot, doesn’t think the job should be an elected position.

    By Bill Dries September 22, 2019