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Posted by: Brittany Sims on Jan 16, 2015

Memphis attorney and city council member Jim Strickland yesterday announced his mayoral candidacy, challenging incumbent AC Wharton who has held the office sine 2009. WREG notes that Memphis has not elected a white mayor since Willie Herenton beat Dick Hackett in 1991 by 146 votes. Strickland said he is not concerned about race being an issue. Voters will make their choice Oct. 8.