Taking Shape

Candidates are emerging for the 2026 Memphis-Shelby County School Board race.

Chalkbeat reports:

Five incumbent Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members — Michelle McKissack, Natalie McKinney, Tamarques Porter, Sable Otey and Towanna Murphy — confirmed with Chalkbeat that they’re running for reelection.

Sonia Partick-Warr filed campaign documents with the election commission but did not list a party affiliation.

Toshina Williams-Webb posted her intention to run on Facebook.

Jon Carroll confirmed to Chalkbeat that he will run as a Democrat.

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