Thurston Smith, a candidate for District 7 on the Memphis City Council, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of aggravated felony assault.

Smith is accused of pulling a gun on a poll worker at Dave Wells Community Center on September 16. The poll worker, Anthony Johnson, got in an argument with Smith about a previous arrangement the pair had, an affidavit said.

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During the argument, Johnson claims Smith pulled a handgun on him, according to the arrest affidavit. Witnesses also say they saw Smith pull the gun, according to the affidavit.

Smith was arrested, booked and released on $5,000 bond Wednesday afternoon, records show. Smith is among the nine candidates running for the District 7 seat.