Two special Memphis elections draw contenders for Nov. 8 ballot
Early voters file into Anointed Temple of Praise. Four contenders have petitions out for the District 4 Memphis City Council seat, following Chairwoman Jamita Swearengen’s resignation. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
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.
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