As a member of the Democratic Party, I support Democrats. I am voting for the Candidates endorsed by the Party with the exception of four races. For those who want to know who I am voting for this August 7th Election...
District Attorney General
Joe Brown
County Mayor
Deidre Malone - I believe that this the best opportunity for Shelby's Advancement for better jobs, support of education, and keeping Pilots into compliance. Please, vote for Deidre Malone!
County Commissioner in Your District
Jackie D. Jackson- District 4
Willie Brooks - District 6
Reginald Milton - District 10
Van Turner - District 12
County Trustee
Derrick Bennett
County Register
Coleman Thompson
Criminal Court Clerk
Wanda Halbert - She has earned our votes and she is more than qualified having been an administrator for Federal Express for over 20 years. Please vote for Wanda Halbert.
Shelby County Clerk
Charlotte Draper
Juvenile Court Clerk
Henri Brooks
Contested County Judgeships
General Sessions Civil Court Judge -1
Shelia Bruce-Renfroe (If a ballot does not have this name, throw it down.)
General Session Civil Court Judge Division 2
Myra May-Hamilton
General Session Civil Court Judge - Division 3
David L. Pool
General Sessions Civil Court Judge Division 5
Betty Thomas Moore - (Please, please, please)
General Sessions Civil Court Judge Division 6
Christian Johnson - Republican who describes himself as a Politician and wants to be a Judge
Lonnie Thompson - Presiding Judge who has been accused by 3 women for domestic violence.
You be the Judge of this one.
General Session Civil Court Judge Division 7
Bill Anderson, Jr. - This is my choice because he is the only Democrat in this race and a competent lawyer
James Jones, Jr. - He has voted strictly republican when the Shelby County Democratic Party researched his background, even when our President was running. That's like voting for Justice Clarence Thomas.
General Sessions Civil Court Division 8
Tim J. Dwyer - Presiding Judge and endorsed by the Democratic Party. He founded in 1997 the Shelby County Drug Court is an alternative program that targets non-violent adult offenders with drug-related criminal charges. The program works in four phases. Offenders are placed into an intensive out-patient program which requires they report back to the Court where the Judge personally reviews their progress.
J. Nathan Toney - Democratic Challenger makes a good case that since 1997 the Drug Court has only served 2000 people. Many citizens should be given this opportunity and it should not be limited to a privileged few.
General Session Civil Court Judge - Division 9
Gerald Skahan
General Session Civil Court Division 10
Cathy Anderson-Kent
General Sessions Civil Court Judge Division 11
Michelle Alexander-Best
General Session Civil Court Judge Division 12
Gwen Rooks - Presiding Judge with an excellent reputation
Environmental Court Judge Division 14
Kim Gilmore-Sims
Juvenile Court Judge
Tarik B. Sugarmon - He is the Change we need in Juvenile Justice
Sheriff
Bennie Cobb
Circuit Court Judge Division 1
Felicia Corbin Johnson
Circuit Court Judge Division 11
Kevin E. Reed
Circuit Court Judge Division III
D'Army Bailey One of the best legal minds in the Memphis area. I Love the Bailey Men because they are smart, civic minded, and fearless! I married a man like that because smart, civic minded and fearless is truly sexy!!!! I bow to their parents for giving Memphis such gems and gentlemen! And, then he married a sweet loving woman like Adrienne.
Circuit Court Judge Division IV
Gina Carol Higgins
Circuit Court Judge Division V
Lynette Northcross Hurd
Circuit Court Judge Division VIII
Venita Martin Andrews - My Church member, Democrat, and accomplished lawyer
Cedrick D. Wooten - Endorsed by the Shelby County Democratic Party
Chancellor, Part II
JIM KYLE -- The best choice and leader of the pack!!!
Probate Court Judge - Division 1
Damita Dandridge - Will make an excellent Judge, fair, reasonable and has served presiding over civil disputes.
Kathleen N. Gomes - Presiding Judge and has performed well.
Probate Court Judge Division 11
Danny W. Kail
Criminal Court Judge Division 1
Nigel R. Lewis - Well educated and accomplished attorney.
Paula Skahan - Presiding Judge and has served well. Endorsed by the Local Democratic Party.
Criminal Court Judge Division III
Latonya Sue Burrow
Criminal Court Judge Division V
Mozella T. Ross
Criminal Court Judge Division VI
Alicia Howard
Criminal Court Judge Division VII
KENYA BROOKS- She is the democrat in this race. Our party endorsed the Republican who told us he was a Democrat but his voting record with the Shelby County Election Commission shows otherwise. Vote for Kenya Brooks, please. Any Judge who would misleads us scares me to death.
Criminal Court Division IX
Christine Cane
There are some Federal and State Primary Races. I am supporting the following:
US Senate
Gordon Ball
Congressional District 9
Rickey Wilkins
State Representative District 91
Raumesh A. Akbari
State Senate District 29
Ricky Dixon
Lee Harris
State Supreme Court retaining all of them. They have been fair and serve us in an honorable fashion.
Retain Judge Camille McMullen, Court of Criminal Appeals - Vote "Retain". This Judge is Memphian that we should be extremely proud of this election. Last page of the ballot, she is the third name from the last.
Please vote to "Retain" the Judges. The Tea Party is attacking them. Let's step up!!!