Torrey Harris
Torrey Harris | |
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Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 12, 2021 | |
Preceded by | John DeBerry |
Constituency | 90th district (2021–2023) 91st district (2023–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1991-03-12) March 12, 1991 (age 33) |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Occupation | Consultant |
Torrey C. Harris (born March 12, 1991) is an American politician serving as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 91st district.[1] Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 12, 2021.
Alongside Eddie Mannis, Harris was one of the first two openly-LGBT state representatives elected in Tennessee.[2]
Career
2020 Tennessee State House elections
Torrey challenged incumbent John DeBerry who had re-registered as independent in 2020. Torrey had defeated DeBerry with 77.3% of the vote.[3]
2022 Tennessee State House elections
After being redistricted to District 91, Representing a lot of Midtown and other east Memphis neighborhoods, he won in an uncontested election after defeating a democratic challenger in the primaries.
Legal issues
On July 17, 2022, Harris was arrested for felony theft and misdemeanor assault, after police were called by Harris' ex-boyfriend.[4]
External links
- https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H91
- https://twitter.com/TorreyHarris901
References
- ^ "Torrey Harris becomes youngest state lawmaker to win US House District 90". WMC-TV, November 3, 2020.
- ^ Hannah McDonald, "Harris, Mannis make history as first LGBTQ legislators elected to Tennessee House". WTVF, November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Torrey Harris".
- ^ Hardiman, Samuel & Melissa Brown. Memphis State Rep. Torrey Harris arrested in Nashville after domestic dispute, Memphis Commercial Appeal, July 19, 2022.
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