Torrey Harris facts for kids

Torrey C. Harris, born on March 12, 1991, is an American politician. He serves as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 91st district. He was first elected in 2020 and started his term on January 12, 2021.

Torrey Harris made history when he was elected. He and Eddie Mannis were among the first people to openly share their identities while serving in the Tennessee state legislature. This was a big step for diversity in politics.

Torrey Harris's Political Journey

Becoming a State Representative

A state representative is someone elected to speak for a group of people in their state's government. They help make laws for the state. Torrey Harris ran for this important job in 2020.

The 2020 Election Race

In 2020, Torrey Harris decided to run against the person who already held the seat, John DeBerry. Mr. DeBerry had changed his political party to become an independent candidate. Torrey Harris won this election with a large number of votes, getting 77.3% of them. This meant he would represent the 90th district.

The 2022 Election and New District

Before the 2022 election, the areas that representatives serve were changed. This process is called redistricting. Torrey Harris's district changed from the 90th to the 91st. This new district includes parts of Midtown and other neighborhoods in east Memphis.

First, he had to win a primary election. This is when people from the same political party vote to choose who will represent them in the main election. After winning the primary, he ran in the general election. In this election, he did not have any opponents, so he won easily and continued to serve his district.