Ellington

Frank Melton's candidacy for mayor is being challenged by members of the Democratic Executive Committee in Jackson. Now Jackson democrats are accusing their fellow party members of candidate allegiance and favortism.

The question of Frank Melton's residency, based on his filing in Texas for homestead exemption, is dividing Jackson's Democratic party.

Representative Earle Banks is on the State Democratic Committee. He said, "It's about politics, it's about getting Mr.Melton out of the race so Mayor Johnson has a clear shot to win the primary in which he faces Rick Whitlow."

Lavaree Jones is in charge of party development and organization for the Democratic Party of Mississippi. She said, "It's not about Frank Melton, this is about us having a democratic candidate in the race."

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