Kelsey fends off strong challenge from Democrat Salinas in state Senate race

Democratic state Rep. Raumesh Akbari wins District 29 seat

By Omer Yusuf, Daily Memphian Updated: November 07, 2018 11:34 AM CT | Published: November 06, 2018 10:45 PM CT

Incumbent Republican state Sen. Brian Kelsey appears to have held off Democrat Gabby Salinas in one of the most competitive races District 31 has seen in recent memory.

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Omer Yusuf

Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.

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