Memphis’ new school board members are political novices — how they won

By , Daily Memphian Published: August 05, 2024 4:00 AM CT

Natalie McKinney and Tamarques Porter will take elected office for the first time when they are sworn in to the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board. Knocking on doors got them here. 

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Laura Testino

Laura Testino

Laura Testino is an enterprise reporter who writes about how public policy shapes Memphis. She is currently reporting from Frayser about education and housing. Please write her with your suggestions and story tips.


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