Jesse Chism | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 85th district | |
| Assumed office November 6, 2018[1] | |
| Preceded by | Johnnie Turner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1980[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Memphis, Tennessee[3] |
| Alma mater | Morehouse College Union University[2] |
Jesse Chism (born March 4, 1980) is an American politician. He is a Democrat representing District 85 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Political career
In 2018, former District 85 representative Johnnie Turner announced that she would not seek another term.[4] Chism ran for his seat, won a four-way Democratic primary with 35.7% of the vote, and was unopposed in the general election. He is running for re-election in 2020.[1]
As of June 2020, Chism serves on the following committees:[2]
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee
- Commerce Committee
- Business Subcommittee
- Local Committee
- Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jesse Chism | 3,217 | 35.7% | |
| Democratic | Ricky Dixon | 2,743 | 30.4% | |
| Democratic | Lynnette Williams | 2,620 | 29.1% | |
| Democratic | Brett Williams | 433 | 4.8% | |
References
- 1 2 3 "Jesse Chism". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- 1 2 3 "Respresentative Jesse Chism". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ↑ "Jesse Chism's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ↑ Poe, Ryan (16 February 2018). "Memphis Rep. Johnnie Turner announces retirement". commercialappeal.com. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
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