Memphis Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery just conceded the election to A C Wharton and said he's headed to Minglewood Hall to congratulate him in person.
"I offer my congratulations to the county mayor, who will become our city mayor for the next two years," Lowery told a small crowd of supporters at his Whitehaven headquarters.
As of 9 p.m., here are the vote totals, with early voting numbers and 93 of 227 precincts reporting:
Wharton, 45,012
Lowery, 11,412
Chumney, 6,733
Carpenter, 3,818
Lawler, 2,107
Whalum, 1,268
Myron did a great job as interim mayor. I am very impressed. I hope he stays involved with city government.
I can see Lowery working closely with Wharton. I certainly hope they can be strong allies.