TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Paul Burch on Dec 26, 2023

The Democratic primary for Shelby County General Sessions Court clerk will be held March 5, 2024, with early voting from Feb. 14-27. Incumbent Joe W. Brown and four other Democrats, Rheunte E. Benson, Shelandra Yvette Ford, Tami Sawyer and George Dempsy Summers, are vying for the nomination. Lisa Arnold is the sole Republican candidate to meet candidate requirements and will appear on the Aug. 1 ballot against the winner of the Democratic primary. The clerk is responsible for keeping records and funds for both the civil and criminal court divisions. Read more about the candidates.