Torrey Harris

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.

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
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
OccupationConsultant

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]

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H91 https://twitter.com/TorreyHarris901

References
  1. "Torrey Harris becomes youngest state lawmaker to win US House District 90". WMC-TV, November 3, 2020.
  2. Hannah McDonald, "Harris, Mannis make history as first LGBTQ legislators elected to Tennessee House". WTVF, November 4, 2020.
  3. "Torrey Harris".
  4. 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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