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Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk

Result: Won — Janeen Gordon (Democratic)

Source: electionsshelbytn.gov

Shelby County, Tennessee
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Keeping court records and case files
  • Collecting court fines and fees
  • Sending jury summons, in many places

Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Data Privacy

Candidates:

Democratic · Incumbent · won

Janeen Gordon serves as Juvenile Court Clerk for Memphis and Shelby County. She was elected in 2022 after a career of more than three decades in Memphis media, including radio and television work, and studied at the University of Memphis. Gordon is the Democratic nominee for another term.

Independent · lost

Teresa Maclin-Garvins is an Independent candidate for Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk. Shelby County Election Commission records show that she filed sufficient petition signatures and qualified for the August 6, 2026 county general election.

Sources: electionsshelbytn.gov234