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Torrey Harris

Torrey Harris
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 12, 2021
Preceded byJohn DeBerry
Constituency90th district (2021–2023)
91st district (2023–present)
Personal details
Born (1991-03-12) March 12, 1991 (age 33)
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
OccupationConsultant

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.

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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