# @unapologeticallymemphis on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHhg2fNCSr
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- **Posted:** 2025-05-01T16:24:46.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Unapologetically Memphis (@unapologeticallymemphis) — https://gondola.cc/unapologeticallymemphis

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The race for Shelby County Mayor is heating up.
With no incumbent running, 5 official candidates are now in — and this could mean higher voter turnout than we’ve seen in years.

Here’s a quick breakdown of who’s running and what they stand for:

1. J.W. Gibson
Former county commissioner & businessman
Focus: Education, Safety, Healthcare, Economic Growth
Core Message: Workforce development is key

2. JB Smiley, Jr.
Memphis City Councilman | Youngest in the race
Focus: Tax relief & law enforcement equity
Quote: “We can’t keep raising taxes and expect people to stay.”

3. Mickell Lowery
Shelby County Commissioner
Focus: Public Safety, Jobs, Education tailored to student needs
Wants: Better healthcare access and safer communities

4. Harold Collins
Shelby County Chief Administrative Officer
Focus: Education, Environment, Safety
Pushes for: Modern schools in Memphis’ core neighborhoods

5. Melvin Burgess
Current Shelby County Assessor
Running, but has not yet shared platform details publicly

Election Day: May 5, 2026
Early voting starts in April.

Otis Sanford says this wide-open race might finally push turnout higher than the usual 13%.

Who’s catching your attention? Drop a comment.

#ShelbyCountyMayor #MemphisPolitics #UnapologeticallyMemphis #UMVotes

Source: abc24memphis

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