The claim
“Mickell M. Lowery won the Democratic primary for Shelby County Mayor and will face Republican John J. Deberry Jr. in the general election.”
Our verdict
True
Both local news sources report that Mickell M.
What we found
Lowery secured the Democratic nomination for Shelby County Mayor and will face Republican John J. Deberry Jr. in the August general election.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
County Commissioner Mickell Lowery declared victory in the Democratic primary for Shelby County Mayor with 41% of the vote.
wreg.com· WREG article on Lowery victory - Background
Lists Mickell Lowery as the Democratic nominee for Shelby County mayor, set to face John J. Deberry Jr. in the general election.
jsonline.com· JSONLine list of primary winners
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