Informed Voter – Shelby County Mayor

The Shelby County executive branch is led by the County Mayor.

term limits

The County Mayor serves a 4 year term with 2 consecutive term limits.

next election

Election years include 2026, 2030, 2034, 2038, 2042, 2046, etc.

2026 Shelby County Mayoral Race Candidates:

May 5 – Election Day

April 6 – Voter registration deadline

April 15 – April 20 – Early voting

April 25 – Last day to request an absentee ballot

• Melvin Burgess, Shelby County Property Tax Assessor
• JB Smiley Jr., Memphis City Council member
• Heidi Kuhn, Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk
• Harold Collins, Shelby County Chief Administrative Officer
• Marie Feagins, former MSCS Superintendent
• Rusty Qualls, Small Business Owner
• Mickell Lowery, Shelby County Commissioner (District 8)