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Memphis Mayoral Election

Election Date:October 5, 2027Register by:September 9, 2027
Current holder:Paul Young(Independent)

The Memphis Mayoral Election on October 5, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Memphis, Tennessee. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, economic development, and the city budget. This nonpartisan election is held every four years and is critical for shaping local policy and governance.

About This Race

The Memphis Mayoral Election on October 5, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Memphis, Tennessee. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, economic development, and the city budget. This nonpartisan election is held every four years and is critical for shaping local policy and governance.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
October 5, 2027
Registration Deadline
September 9, 2027
Early Voting Starts
September 21, 2027
Early Voting Ends
October 2, 2027

How to Vote

Voters in Memphis must register by September 9, 2027, to participate in the election. Registration can be completed online via the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at county election offices. On Election Day, voters must present a valid federal or Tennessee state ID with photo, such as a driver’s license or passport, and may vote at their assigned polling place during hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. Early voting is available from September 21 to October 2, 2027, at designated satellite locations throughout Shelby County.

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Incumbent
Independent

Paul Young

Mayor of Memphis

Biography

Paul Young is the incumbent mayor of Memphis, first elected in 2023 after serving as director of the City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development. He is running for re-election to continue his work on neighborhood revitalization, public safety reform, and economic opportunity initiatives across the city’s diverse communities.

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Republican

Luttrell

Mayor of Memphis

Biography

Luttrell is a former Shelby County mayor and Republican candidate challenging Paul Young in the 2027 mayoral race. He is running on a platform focused on reducing crime, improving city services, and promoting fiscal responsibility, drawing on his experience managing county-level government and emergency services.

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