Herenton’s entry shows mayoral race is wide open
The former mayor’s entry makes at least 11 candidates
Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton talks to supporters as he opens his bid to become mayor again with a rally in the Southwest Shopping Center on April, 6, 2019 near the old Crystal Palace. (The Daily Memphian file)
Name recognition could give Herenton an edge, observers say.
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