About Torrey Harris
Born 1991. Torrey Harris is an American politician.
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. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 12, 2021.
Alongside Eddie Mannis, Harris was one of the first two openly-LGBT state representatives elected in Tennessee.
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.
2022 Tennessee State House elections After being redistricted to District 91, comprising much of Midtown and other east Memphis neighborhoods, he won in an uncontested general election after defeating a Democratic challenger in the primary.
Legal issues
On July 17, 2022, Harris was arrested for felony theft and misdemeanor assault, after police were called by Harris' ex-boyfriend.
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American politician
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Torrey Harris was born on 12 March 1991.
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