There are 34 article(s) tagged Torrey Harris:

• October 2020

  • Key races set to shape Shelby legislative delegation

    Few House races statewide are expected to see turnover in the Nov. 3 election, but Shelby County has a handful of seats that could shift.

    By Sam Stockard October 11, 2020

• September 2020

  • If Harris defeats DeBerry, he’d be first openly LGBT lawmaker

    Torrey Harris isn’t making his sexuality the focal point of his political campaign, but he would be Tennessee’s first openly LGBT legislator if he defeats veteran Rep. John DeBerry in the race for the House District 90 seat.

    By Sam Stockard September 21, 2020

• August 2020

  • Harris attacks DeBerry for stance in favor of protest bill

    Democratic candidate Torrey Harris fired a shot at state Rep. John DeBerry in the state House District 90 race, criticizing his support of legislation designed to crack down on protesters statewide and around the Capitol.

    By Sam Stockard August 14, 2020

  • Gillespie, Salinas will vie for state House District 97 seat

    A showdown is brewing for the state House District 97 seat between Republican John Gillespie and Gabby Salinas, who narrowly lost a state Senate race in 2018.

    By Sam Stockard August 07, 2020

• July 2020

  • Democratic candidates try to separate themselves in District 90 House race

    The Democratic primary is wide open for the state House District 90 race with veteran state Rep. John DeBerry removed from the Democratic ballot.

    By Sam Stockard July 20, 2020

• April 2020

  • DeBerry faces property tax bill, Democratic ouster at same time

    State Rep. John DeBerry is facing a tax bill of nearly $100,000 on his late father's church building, according to the Shelby County Trustee's Office, as he prepares to challenge removal from the Democratic ticket in the August election.

    By Sam Stockard April 14, 2020

• October 2019

  • DeBerry puts his record on the line for Harris challenge

    State Rep. John DeBerry's stances in favor of restricting abortion and in support of education vouchers are well-known, and he won't change his mind even though 2020 election challenger Torrey Harris is highlighting the incumbent's voting record.

    By Sam Stockard October 15, 2019

  • Torrey Harris challenging DeBerry for House District 90 seat

    Torrey Harris is making another run at unseating Democratic state Rep. John DeBerry in House District 90, highlighting his opponent’s vote in favor of voucher legislation affecting Shelby County Schools and anti-abortion bills.

    By Sam Stockard October 07, 2019

• September 2019

  • Registry absolves Harris, Salinas on campaign finance reporting

    The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance dismissed a penalty against 2018 House candidate Torrey Harris and gave Democratic Senate candidate Gabby Salinas a clean bill of health after a campaign account audit.

    By Sam Stockard September 11, 2019