Jesse Chism
Candidate for State Representative, 85th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; investor
- Lives in
- Memphis
In his fourth House term (111th-114th General Assemblies) representing District 85 (part of Shelby County) and chair of the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators. An investor and former FEMA disaster inspector.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored law on sharing private intimate imagesIn office
Prime sponsor of HB1371 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 432).
ReportLegislation sponsored by Representative Jesse Chism, 114th General AssemblyGovernment record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1371 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“clarifies that a person commits the offense of unlawful exposure by distributing a private, intimate image of another identifiable person”
Health & human services
Sponsored law on lead testing information for pregnant womenIn office
Prime sponsor of HB1369 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 1062); it covers pregnant women who receive vouchers for the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children.
ReportLegislation sponsored by Representative Jesse Chism, 114th General AssemblyGovernment record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1369 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“requires the department to make available and require educational materials on blood lead level testing for a pregnant woman”
All sources (5)
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists (Shelby County offices and districts)
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Official Sample Ballot: 2026 State and Federal General Election and Municipal Elections, Shelby County, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Shelby County Election Commission · electionsshelbytn.gov
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Representative Jesse Chism, member page (House District 85), Tennessee General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
- Legislation sponsored by Representative Jesse Chism, 114th General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
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