Special election to be held within 90 days

A special election to fill Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton's seat will most likely be held in late September or early October.

City Council chair Myron Lowery said after reviewing the charter, the special election will have to be held within 90 days.

Mayoral candidate Carol Chumney said the election commission told her they need at least 80 days to prepare, meaning the election will have to fall somewhere between 80 and 90 days from now.-Alex Doniach

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