City campaigns move through last weekend before early voting
With Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland (center) facing off against Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer (top) and former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton (bottom), the intensity of the race is ramping up with one week to go until early voting begins. (Daily Memphian File)
Mayor Jim Strickland opens his Whitehaven campaign headquarters, challenger Willie Herenton readies the "Herenton Express" and fellow challenger Tami Sawyer focuses on millenial hopes and goals.
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