Stockard on the Stump: One man picks state rep in Memphis

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 1,575

Last Updated: 6 days, 21 hours ago

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The term “one man, one vote” is taking on new meaning in Memphis where, in the haste to fill a vacant seat, a lone member of the Shelby County Democratic Party selected the next state representative for House District 84.

You could call it the perfect storm, or you could call it a cluster.

Either way, to replace retired Rep. Joe Towns on the November general election ballot, the party had just one person …

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