Ray Sykes is running in the special election for the Ward 1 commissioner seat in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Sykes previously emerged victorious in the primary election against the four-term incumbent on April 22 by only two votes. However, the results were successfully contested, with both candidates agreeing to a special election, which Gov. Tate Reeves has set to take place on Nov. 18. With a platform centered around equity, the SPLC Action Fund believes he will be a strong advocate for Clarksdale, giving a voice to all of his community’s residents and ensuring that the local government is responsive to their needs.
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