Jesse Chism

Jesse Chism (born March 4, 1980) is an American politician. He is a Democrat representing District 85 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Jesse Chism
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 85th district
Assumed office
November 6, 2018[1]
Preceded byJohnnie Turner
Personal details
Born (1980-03-04) March 4, 1980[2]
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceMemphis, Tennessee[3]
Alma materMorehouse College
Union University[2]

Political career

In 2018, former District 85 representative Johnnie Turner announced that she would not seek another term.[4] Chism ran for his seat, won a four-way Democratic primary with 35.7% of the vote, and was unopposed in the general election. He is running for re-election in 2020.[1]

As of June 2020, Chism serves on the following committees:[2]

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee
  • Commerce Committee
  • Business Subcommittee
  • Local Committee
  • Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee

Electoral record
2018 Democratic primary: Tennessee House of Representatives, District 85[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jesse Chism 3,217 35.7%
Democratic Ricky Dixon 2,743 30.4%
Democratic Lynnette Williams 2,620 29.1%
Democratic Brett Williams 433 4.8%

References
  1. "Jesse Chism". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  2. "Respresentative Jesse Chism". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  3. "Jesse Chism's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  4. Poe, Ryan (16 February 2018). "Memphis Rep. Johnnie Turner announces retirement". commercialappeal.com. Retrieved 27 June 2020.


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