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Memphis School Board District 9 Candidates 2026

Five candidates are competing for the District 9 seat on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board in the May 5 primary election. The contenders include Jonathan Carroll, Joyce Dorse-Coleman, Tamara Jordan, Louis Morganfield, and Damon Curry Morris. This voter guide provides information on the candidates running in this district.

Key Points

  • Candidates: Jonathan Carroll, Joyce Dorse-Coleman, Tamara Jordan, Louis Morganfield, and Damon Curry Morris.
  • Election: May 5 primary for Memphis-Shelby County Schools board District 9 seat.
  • Source: Chalkbeat Tennessee voter guide article.

Implications for Educational Freedom

School board elections can influence policies on school choice, charters, and parental rights in public education systems. Without specific candidate positions, there are no direct implications for educational freedom from this candidate list alone.

Source: Voter guide: Here are the Memphis school board candidates running in District 9

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