There are 4 article(s) tagged Lashanta Rudd:

• June 2026

  • Incoming County Commissioner accused of misusing taxpayer dollars

    Incoming Shelby County Commissioner Lashanta Rudd is accused of buying a Nissan Sentra and incurring at least $5,000 in improper expenses using City of Memphis taxpayer dollars. 

    By Samuel Hardiman June 24, 2026

  • ‘Wild, wild west:’ Write-in race for Hardaway house seat heats up

    Three candidates are planning write-in campaigns for the District 93 House seat most recently held by G.A. Hardaway. 

    By Bill Dries June 22, 2026

• May 2026

  • A quick history of Tennessee redistricting and a closer look at unofficial vote totals

    This political roundup dives into the surprising number of write-ins in the Shelby County primary races, a short — and litigious — history of redistricting in Tennessee and more. 

    By Bill Dries May 11, 2026

  • Won at the primary: The 3 County Commission seats that stay in the Democratic column

    Shante Avant, Karen Streeter and Lashanta Rudd won seats on the County Commission with their win in Tuesday’s Democratic primaries.

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    Which County Commission races were set or decided before the first vote was cast?

    By Bill Dries May 05, 2026