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2026 COUNTY & LOCAL RACES

Official
Endorsements

The Memphis & West Tennessee Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO proudly endorses these candidates in Shelby County's 2026 county and local elections.

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Officially Endorsed — Memphis & West TN Central Labor Council
Early Voting: July 17 – August 1 Election Day: August 6, 2026
Mickell Lowery — Officially Endorsed by the Memphis & West TN Central Labor Council

Mickell Lowery

Democrat
Shelby County Mayor Shelby County, TN
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Anthony J. Buckner — Officially Endorsed by the Memphis & West TN Central Labor Council

Anthony J. Buckner

Democrat
Shelby County Sheriff Shelby County, TN
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LaSonya Hall — Officially Endorsed by the Memphis & West TN Central Labor Council

LaSonya Hall

Shelby County Clerk Shelby County, TN
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Henri E. Brooks — Officially Endorsed by the Memphis & West TN Central Labor Council

Henri E. Brooks

Democrat
Shelby County Commissioner District 7 · Shelby County, TN
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Erika Sugarmon — Officially Endorsed by the Memphis & West TN Central Labor Council

Erika Sugarmon

Democrat
Shelby County Commissioner District 12 · Shelby County, TN
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Judge Taylor Bachelor — Officially Endorsed by the Memphis & West TN Central Labor Council

Judge Taylor Bachelor

General Sessions Criminal Court, Division 7 Shelby County, TN
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Judge Lonnie Thompson — Officially Endorsed by the Memphis & West TN Central Labor Council

Judge Lonnie Thompson

Chancery Court, Part 2 Shelby County, TN
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Janeen Gordon — Officially Endorsed by the Memphis & West TN Central Labor Council

Janeen Gordon

Democrat
Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk Shelby County, TN
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About these endorsements: Central Labor Councils may endorse candidates in county and local races. All candidates on this page are running in Shelby County county-level or local elections. For state and federal races, see our Friends of Labor Who's Who.

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The Memphis & West Tennessee Central Labor Council will be announcing additional endorsements as more candidate interviews are completed. Check back soon.

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