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Shelby County Board of Commissioners Election

Election Date:August 6, 2026Register by:July 8, 2026
Current holder:Melvin Burgess(Democratic)

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners Election on August 6, 2026, is a county-level election in Tennessee to fill seats on the Board of Commissioners, the legislative and policy-making body for Shelby County. Commissioners are elected from single-member districts and serve four-year terms, responsible for approving the county budget, setting tax rates, and overseeing county services.

About This Race

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners Election on August 6, 2026, is a county-level election in Tennessee to fill seats on the Board of Commissioners, the legislative and policy-making body for Shelby County. Commissioners are elected from single-member districts and serve four-year terms, responsible for approving the county budget, setting tax rates, and overseeing county services.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 6, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 8, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 15, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Shelby County, Tennessee, voters must be U.S. citizens, Tennessee residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Registration can be completed online via the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at the Shelby County Election Commission office. Early voting is available from July 15 to August 2, 2026, at designated locations, and voters must bring a valid federal or Tennessee state ID with photo to vote in person or during early voting.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Melvin Burgess

Shelby County Commissioner, District 3

Biography

Melvin Burgess is a lifelong Shelby County resident and former Shelby County Schools administrator who has served on the Board of Commissioners since 2018. He is running for re-election to continue advocating for public safety, economic development in underserved communities, and fiscal responsibility in county government.

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Republican

Tamika Porter

Shelby County Commissioner, District 3

Biography

Tamika Porter is a small business owner and community advocate from Memphis who previously worked in healthcare administration. She is challenging the incumbent to bring fresh perspectives on infrastructure investment, public transit access, and reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies in county operations.

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