Voters in House District 86 go to polls one more time
Voters in House District 86 go to the polls Thursday, Aug. 3, to elect their state representative for the fourth time this year. The Democratic incumbent Justin J. Pearson (pictured) faces independent challenger Jeff Johnston. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Voters on the western edge of Shelby County go to the polls Thursday, Aug. 3, to elect their state representative for the fourth time this year.
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