Below you will find information on the candidates for the 2009 special election for Memphis mayor to be held on October 15th. As of September 3, no additional candidates may join the race.
If you want the opportunity to meet the candidates and hear what they have to say, the National Association of Women Business Owners is holding a "Meet the Candidates" wine & cheese mixer at 5:30PM on September 8, 2009 at Napa Café. A panel discussion with the candidates will begin at 7:00PM.
1. Leo Awgowhat
Birthplace:Age:
40
Education:
Diploma, Coffeeville High School, 1990
Career:
Political Experience:
None
2. Kenneth E. Baroff
3. Joe Brown
4. Randy Cagle
5. Charles Carpenter
Birthplace:Age:
Education:
B.A., Howard University, 1974
J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, 1977
Career:
Trial attorney, private practice
Political Experience:
Campaign manager for Willie Herenton during all five of his mayoral races.
6. Carol Chumney
Birthplace:San Antonio, Texas
Age:
48
Education:
Diploma, White Station High School, 1979
B.A., Memphis State University, 1983
J.D., Memphis State University Law School, 1986
Career:
Trial attorney, private practice
Political Experience:
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 89, 1990-2003
Memphis City Council, 2004-2007
Ran unsuccessfully for Memphis Mayor in 2007
7. Dewey Clark
8. James Clingan
9. Menelik Fombi
10. Wanda Halbert
Birthplace:Age:
42
Education:
Kirby High School, diploma
State Technical Institute at Memphis
The University of Memphis
Career:
Currently employed at FedEx
Political Experience:
Memphis City Council, 2007-present
Memphis City Schools Board of Education, 2000-2007
