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Bredesen Sets Dates for House District 89 Election

by Jackson Baker

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Yes, Virginia, there's another special election coming in Shelby County. This one, at Governor Bredesen's direction on Monday, is for the seat in state House District 89 (centered on Midtown). The seat became vacant with the election last month of then Rep. Beverly Marrero to fill a vacancy in state Senate Distrtict 30.

Democratic and Republican primaries will be held on Thursday, May 31, with the general election following on Tuesday, July 17. Kevin Gallagher and Jeannie Richardson are known Democratic candidates; so far so Republican candidate has announced.

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