Mickell Lowery wins Democratic county mayoral primary
Shelby County mayoral candidate Mickell Lowery (center, in white) is congratulated by Walter Burch (right, blue hat) after the early election results come in for the Democratic primary May 5, 2026. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
The winner of the Democratic primary will meet former state Rep. John DeBerry, the Republican nominee, in the August general election race to succeed outgoing Mayor Lee Harris.
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