LIVE COVERAGE: 2023 Race for Memphis Mayor

UPDATE: Early returns for Memphis Mayor’s Race:

1. Young – 16,248
2. Bonner – 13,640
3. Herenton – 12,431
4. Van Turner – 11,680

Memphians are making their way to polling locations across the city Thursday to vote for a new mayor and City Council.

There are 17 candidates vying for the mayor’s office:

Paul Young, Van Turner, Michelle McKissack, Willie Herenton, James Harvey, Reggie Hall, JW Gibson, Karen Camper, Floyd Bonner, Kendra Calico, Brandon Price, Justina Ragland, Tekeva Shaw, Joe Brown, Jennings Benard and Carnita Atwater.

There are contested races for 11 of the 13 seats on the City Council this year.

KWAM The Mighty 990 is your home for LIVE election coverage for Memphis’ mayoral race.

“Wake Up Memphis” host Ben Deeter will be covering the election live starting at 5 P.M. tonight with a lineup of special guests.

Make your voice heard on KWAM by calling Ben at 901-260-5926

Deeter will provide up-to-date numbers and analysis as Memphians cast their vote for one of the 17 mayoral candidates on this year’s ballot.

You can stream the show LIVE here: mighty990.com or download our free app,