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During the general election, Stand For Children endorsed a slate of Education Champions, candidates for Mayor and City Council who we vetted and endorsed based on their commitment to our schools and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In District 7, we endorsed Michalyn Easter-Thomas<\/strong> and are excited that she earned enough votes to compete in a runoff election. A runoff happens when no single candidate wins more than 50% of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to historically low turnout and less media coverage, runoff elections can sometimes be decided by just a few votes. That means your vote counts more than ever in the Memphis City Council Runoff Election<\/a>, and it is so important that you cast your ballot a second time on November 14<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve known Michalyn personally for the past 5 years, after meeting her at an event her nonprofit held in North Memphis. Michalyn is rooted in District 7, a public school educator who believes in the future of our children. She is committed and responsive to the community she seeks to serve as an elected leader. I hope you\u2019ll join me in supporting her during the runoff election! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early voting begins Friday, October 25th and ends Saturday, November 9th<\/strong>. Election day is Thursday, November 14th! <\/strong>For a list of polling locations, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell your friends and help spread the word! #AllInForMichalyn<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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