Who’s running in the 2026 Memphis school board election?
Most incumbent MSCS board members, including three pictured here, will seek reelection in 2026. (Larry McCormack for Chalkbeat )
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Five incumbent Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members confirmed with Chalkbeat that they’re running for reelection.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools MSCS MSCS Board of Education 2026 school board elections Michelle McKissack Natalie McKinney Tamarques Porter Sable Otey Towanna MurphyIn partnership with
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Bri Hatch
Bri Hatch covers Memphis-Shelby County Schools for Chalkbeat Tennessee. Hatch spent the past two years in Baltimore covering all-things education for WYPR, the city’s local NPR station, as a Report for America Corps Member.
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