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Posted by: Kate Prince on Dec 20, 2022

Shelby County commissioners have voted to delay the appointment of a District 86 representative until after the special primary in January, the Daily Memphian reports. The state House seat was made vacant by the death of Rep. Barbara Cooper, D-Memphis, who won her election in November despite having passed away in October. Commissioners chose to appoint the winner of the Jan. 24 Democratic primary. That person will serve until the results of the March election are certified. With no Republican or independent challengers, the March general election is a formality. Ten people have qualified to run for the seat. Commission Chairman Mickell Lowery will move to appoint the primary winner during a Feb. 1 meeting.