Shelby County Sheriff and Clerk Candidates to Speak at Forum

The event will be livestreamed by local news station WREG.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:23pm

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A softly lit, painterly scene of an empty government building at dusk, with warm diagonal sunlight casting long shadows across the facade, conveying a sense of civic contemplation and anticipation.The upcoming Shelby County candidate forum provides a chance for voters to engage directly with those seeking to lead the county's key administrative and law enforcement offices.Memphis Today

Candidates for Shelby County sheriff and clerk will participate in a public forum on Wednesday evening at the Mississippi Boulevard Church in Memphis. The event, which will be streamed live by local news station WREG, is scheduled to run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Why it matters

The Shelby County sheriff and clerk races are important local elections that will shape the leadership and policies of the county's law enforcement and administrative offices. Providing a public forum for candidates to share their platforms and field questions from the community helps inform voters ahead of the election.

The details

The candidate forum will take place at the Mississippi Boulevard Church in Memphis, located at 70 North Bellevue. The event is scheduled to run for two hours, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Local news station WREG will provide a live stream of the forum for those unable to attend in person.

  • The candidate forum will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The players

Shelby County Sheriff

The Shelby County sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the county, responsible for operating the county jail, providing security for the courts, and overseeing patrol and investigative operations.

Shelby County Clerk

The Shelby County clerk is the chief administrative officer for the county, responsible for maintaining official records, issuing licenses and permits, and overseeing elections.

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The takeaway

This candidate forum provides an important opportunity for Shelby County voters to hear directly from the individuals seeking to lead the county's law enforcement and administrative offices, helping them make informed decisions at the ballot box.