The sign-up deadline for Memphis mayor's race is Thursday, but as of this morning, 17 candidates had already filed the paperwork needed to run.
The special election to replace former Mayor Willie Herenton is Oct. 15.
According to the Shelby County Election Commission, the candidates include:
Leo Awgowhat, Joe Brown, Randy Cagle, Charles Carpenter, Carol Chumney, James Clingan, Wanda Halbert, Robert "Prince Mongo" Hodges, Constance Houston, E.C. Jones, Jerry Lawler, Myron Lowery, Mary Shelby-Wright, Sharon Webb, Kenneth Whalum Jr., A C Wharton and John Willingham.
damn thats all???