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State Representative, 91st District
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Torrey C. HarrisOfficial portrait — Tennessee General Assembly

Torrey C. Harris

Candidate for State Representative, 91st District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; college fundraising executive
Lives in
Memphis
Campaign website
torreyharris.com

Elected to the House in 2020 and now in his third term representing District 91 (part of Shelby County); House Democratic floor leader and chair of the Shelby County legislative delegation. Chief officer of corporate, foundations and major gifts at LeMoyne-Owen College.

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Photo: Official portrait — Tennessee General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored law easing tax-relief paperwork for residents 80 and olderIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB1380 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 1063); other requirements still apply.

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Torrey Harris, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1380 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “not required to request documentation verifying the income of an elderly person seeking tax relief if the applicant is at least 80 years old”
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Housing

  • Sponsored bill allowing city rental property registriesIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB1381 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Taken off notice in the Cities & Counties Subcommittee.

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Torrey Harris, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1381 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “authorizes municipalities to create, implement, and enforce a rental property registry for all residential rental dwelling units”
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Health & human services

  • Supports expanding TennCare and keeping hospitals open

    Issues — Rep. Torrey C. Harris

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Torrey Harris · torreyharris.com

    “Expand TennCare, keep our hospitals open, and lower costs.”
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