Super Tuesday Elections in Memphis: What You Need to Know

Memphis is gearing up for the first election of the year. On the ballot for the Super Tuesday election are the primary for General Sessions Court Clerk and Presidential Primary. Traditionally, Super Tuesday has been seen as the most accurate day for forecasting how the presidential primaries will play out.

Understanding Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday, scheduled for March 5, is often seen as a turning point in the presidential primaries due to the large number of delegates up for grabs. On this day, millions of Americans across many states head to their polling places. Being the date when most states hold their primaries and caucuses, it is also when the most delegates are at stake in the race for the party’s nomination in the presidential election.

Shelby County Elections: The Ballot and Candidates

For Shelby County voters, the Democratic nominee for the General Sessions Court Clerk is up for selection. There is no need to elect a Republican nominee as the candidate has already been selected. Former Shelby County criminal court clerk’s office employee Lisa Arnold met the filing requirements, making her the Republican nominee. As the solo contender, Arnold will automatically appear on the Aug. 1 ballot under the Republican banner for the position of general sessions court clerk.

However, the fray in the Democratic camp continues between the candidates for General Sessions Court Clerk who include:

• Rheunte E. Benson
• Joe Brown, incumbent
• Shelandra Yvette Ford
• Tami Sawyer

The Democratic candidate who secures the most votes will make it to the Aug. 1 ballot.

Presidential Primary Update

As for the Presidential Primary, the Republican candidates appearing on the ballot are:

• Ryan Binkley
• Chris Christie
• Ron DeSantis
• Nikki Haley
• Asa Hutchinson
• Vivek Ramaswamy
• David Stuckenberg
• Donald J. Trump

Even though some candidates have dropped out, they previously met the filing requirements and will still appear on the ballot. On the other hand, current President Joseph R. Biden is the only Democratic nominee on the Presidential Primary ballot in Shelby County.

Voting Locations and Checking Voter Registration in Memphis

The city of Memphis is set with various precincts for the March 5 election. For information on voting locations, residents can visit the election commission website. The Shelby County Election Commission has put up a step-by-step guide to help voters figure out their voting precincts. Furthermore, one can also look up their voter registration information on the Tennessee Secretary of State’s webpage.

Upcoming Memphis Elections in 2024

Aside from the Super Tuesday elections, other key dates for voters in Memphis and Shelby County include the state and federal primaries scheduled for Aug. 1. A multitude of positions will be up for election, and candidates have until April 4 to qualify for the races. The withdrawal deadline will be April 11. Rounding up the 2024 elections will be the general and municipal election slated for November 5.