Buckner beats Less in Shelby County Sheriff’s race
Democratic candidate Anthony Bucker claims victory in the race for Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Topic: 2026 elections
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August 2026
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What the early vote shows in Shelby County
The early and absentee vote totals for the 14 days of the early voting period were the first released Thursday, Aug. 6, by the Shelby County Election Commission.
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Surge of voters bolsters afternoon Election Day turnout
“Sunny skies and high candidate interest” boosted voter turnout numbers before polls closed Thursday, Aug. 6.
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Millington school board primary candidates waltz into victory
The Millington races for seats on the suburb’s Board of Education went as expected, as all of the candidates were unopposed, setting the stage for November’s general election.
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Blackburn equates Democrats with communists in Memphis Election Day stop
The Republican contender for Tennessee governor also talked about her plans for a state government version of DOGE if elected.
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On Election Day, voters navigate heat and precinct changes across Shelby County
Shelby County voters did not let the August heat keep them from the polls Thursday, Aug. 6, turning out to cast their ballots in the local general election.
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Voters make their way to polls in first 3 hours of Election Day
As Election Day voting begins, Shelby County residents head to the polls, with heavier turnout expected during the afternoon rush hour, according to the Election Commission.
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Voter Guide: Shelby County general, federal primary election
Shelby County is back at the polls and the ballot is lengthy.
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Analysis: What to watch for in Thursday’s election results
The votes counted Thursday evening may decide who advances or who gets in office. But some of the issues at play will still be around in November for the third and final election of 2026.
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Election Day arrives amid ballot problems, new districts
Polls across Shelby County are open Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. deciding who wins a full slate of county offices and who advances to the Nov. 3 ballot in state and federal primaries.
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Early-vote turnout clears 90K in Shelby County
This year marks the highest early-voting turnout since 2010 for the congressional midterm election cycle.
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After early voting issues, voting machines being tested before Election Day
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Arlington election preview: Five of the six races are unopposed
While there are six races on the Arlington municipal ballot this week, only one is contested with incumbent Jeremy Biggs facing the challenge of Don Hinkle for the Position 6 alderman’s seat.
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After early voting issues, voting machines being tested before Election Day
An early voting problem was traced to a single voting machine in Bartlett that more than 300 voters used, which could lead to lawsuits challenging election results.
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Shelby County confirms second ballot glitch affecting judicial races
A single voting machine in Bartlett and a single polling official are blamed for the problem that arose earlier with absentee ballots.
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Opinion: Local government matters, and every vote counts
The men and women elected on Thursday will face some of the most consequential decisions Shelby County has confronted in years.
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Conflicting polls and what becomes of competition after the primaries
The Republican primary for Governor includes battling polls and a look at post primary unity — the hopes, and the reality.
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Early-voting turnout this year ahead of what it was in 2022
Saturday is the last day to vote early in advance of the Aug. 6 Election Day. Here are some numbers about where turnout appears to be going locally and statewide.
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Elections, SpaceXAI and schools dominate local headlines
The many candidates for a wide range of local, state and federal offices were a key theme among journalists on this episode of “Behind the Headlines” on WKNO-TV.
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July 2026
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November ballot taking shape in suburban general elections
Although one election is a week away, voters in five of the Memphis suburbs will be choosing their leaders in November.
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Endorsement ballots: A unique Memphis tradition
A warning from District Attorney General Steve Mulroy about misleading endorsement ballots is the latest chapter in the tale of a unique Memphis political institution.
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Ready. Set. Vote.
Here’s a rundown to help you with the what, when and where of voting in the 2026 August elections.
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Germantown mayoral race may be contested
A former member of the Germantown Fire Department is interested in running for mayor of the suburb.
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What early voter turnout so far says about the race for three new congressional districts
The Daily Memphian analyzes the first six days of early voting data within the three new congressional districts that split Shelby County and the race for Tennessee governor.
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Redistricting could fuel higher turnout, election official says
Election officials talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the disruption of new congressional districts and how that could lead to an increase in voter turnout.
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Sheriff candidate Brad Less suggests separate jail to divert nonviolent offenders
Brad Less, the Republican nominee for Shelby County sheriff, talked on “Behind The Headlines” about immediate solutions to problems at the Shelby County Jail and life after the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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