So far, none of the candidates in the Memphis Mayor's race have formalized their candidacy by filing a candidate nominating petition with the Shelby County Election Commission.
But since forms were made available last Thursday, 11 people - most of them political unknowns -- have picked up a petition, according to election commission filings.
In order to run for the mayor's race, the election commission requires candidates to fill out a petition, obtain 25 valid signatures from legitimate Memphis residents and pay a $100 filing fee.
The 11 candidates who have picked up petitions so far include Charlotte Bergmann, Constance Houston, DeWayne Jones, Ernest Lunati, James M. Clingan, Johnny Hatcher Jr, Leo AwGowhat, Marcus D. Jones, Randy L. Cagle, Robert W. Hodges (Prince Mongo) and Thomas Long (the city court clerk).
This list is available to the public on the election commission's Web site.
Candidates have until Sept. 3 at noon to file their petitions.
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