21 candidates have filed petition to run for Memphis mayor

Add one more name to the list of Memphis mayoral contenders.

According to the Shelby County Election Commission, Vo Vuong Vaughn is the most recent candidate to join the Oct. 15 special election to replace Willie Herenton.

That brings the candidate count up to 21, as of Wednesday. The filing deadline is Thursday at noon.

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