Smiley considers bid for governor
Memphis City Council member JB Smiley filed preliminary campaign paperwork Monday, Aug. 30, indicating a bid for Tennessee governor in the August 2022 Democratic primary. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
City Council member JB Smiley began telling local officials last week he was considering a bid for governor next year, starting with the August 2022 Democratic primary. The field for the race is already forming to challenge Republican Gov. Bill Lee.
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