Torrey Harris | |
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Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 12, 2021 | |
Preceded by | John DeBerry |
Constituency | 90th district (2021–2023) 91st district (2023–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | March 12,1991 |
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]
Torrey challenged incumbent John DeBerry who had re-registered as independent in 2020. Torrey had defeated DeBerry with 77.3% of the vote. [3]
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.
On July 17,2022,Harris was arrested for felony theft and misdemeanor assault,after police were called by Harris' ex-boyfriend. [4]
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