Shifting tides in Horn Lake: Democrats claim majority
LaShonda Johnson participates in a meeting Feb. 21, 2023. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The voters of Horn Lake have elected Democrat Jimmy Stokes as their next mayor, signaling a potential political shift in a city and region traditionally known for its Republican leanings.
In the June 3 election, Stokes defeated Republican Danny Klein. And the Democratic victory extended beyond the mayoral race with Democrats securing five of the seven alderman seats.
Larry McKinney won alderman at-large while Joshua Langston took Ward 1. Kelly Lee Smith claimed Ward 4, LaShonda Johnson won Ward 5 and Charlotte Armstrong secured Ward 6.
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Brandon LaGrone II
Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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