Friends of Labor
Who's Who — 2026

Running for United States Senate

A South Memphis environmental justice organizer who is and always has been a member and supporter of labor. Proudly endorsed by Memphis AFSCME Local 1733 — the union of the 1968 sanitation strikers. Running on a Pro-Worker Platform: strengthen public schools and invest in students and teachers; bold climate action and environmental justice; build a fair and equitable economy; invest in affordable housing; defend voting rights and end gerrymandering; universal affordable broadband; and expand Medicaid, save rural hospitals, and lower drug costs. “Leadership for Healthy and Safe Communities.”

Running for U.S. House of Representatives

Tennessee State Representative (District 86) running for Congress in TN-09. A movement leader who has stood on picket lines with Memphis workers from Kellogg's to Republic Services. Endorsed by Teamsters Local 667, SEIU Local 205, the Memphis-Shelby County Education Association, and the Working Families Party. Early voting July 17 – August 1; Election Day August 6.

Running for U.S. House of Representatives

Two-term Mayor of Columbia and attorney running for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. The youngest mayor in Columbia's history, he has passed eight straight balanced budgets, invested in education and infrastructure, and built a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents in a county Trump carried by 45 points. A DCCC 'Red to Blue' priority candidate endorsed by former Congressmen Jim Cooper and John Tanner. General Election November 3; early voting October 14 – 29.

Running for U.S. House of Representatives

Sitting Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk and Democrat running for Congress in Tennessee's 8th District. “West Tennessee deserves a voice that works for us.” Focused on people, not politics: lower costs for families, support for farmers and rural communities, affordable healthcare, and good-paying jobs and economic growth. Early voting July 17 – August 1; Primary Election August 6.

Running for Governor of Tennessee

“One Tough Mother” for Tennessee Governor. Memphis City Councilmember, mom of three, lawyer, and public servant — raised in Memphis, educated in Knoxville, worked in Nashville. Her record: raised pay to $40K+, backed unions, cut gun theft 20%+, expanded Pre-K, and delivered relief for housing, transit, and utilities. Day One plan: affordable childcare, housing relief, and ending predatory medical debt for 100,000+ Tennesseans — without raising taxes. Early voting July 17 – August 1; Primary Election August 6.

Running for Tennessee State Senate

Pediatric chaplain, ordained minister, husband, and father who grew up on a farm in Hickman County, running for Tennessee State Senate District 31. His campaign is built on steadiness, compassion, and courage — “We stand on common ground” — with priorities of public education, healthcare, public safety, affordability, and common decency. Early voting July 17 – August 1; Election Day August 6.

Running for Tennessee State Senate

Incumbent State Senator for District 33 seeking re-election — the youngest woman and youngest African American ever elected to the Tennessee State Senate, Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, and Chair of the Shelby County Delegation. Known as the conscience of the legislature, she has passed legislation advancing maternal health, human trafficking protections, criminal justice reform, and voting rights, and fights for strong schools, healthy families, and safe neighborhoods. “We must put people's priorities over politics.” Note: she is also running for Congress in TN-09 on the same ballot — see her entry in the Federal section. Early voting July 17 – August 1; Election Day August 6.

Running for Tennessee House of Representatives

Incumbent State Representative for House District 91 — South Memphis, Midtown, the University & Medical Districts, Soulsville, and Whitehaven. House Democratic Floor Leader, Chairman of the Shelby County Delegation, and a proud member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Proudly endorsed by the SEIU Tennessee State Council and Memphis AFSCME Local 1733. First elected in 2020, he has helped secure $193M+ for Memphis and Shelby County, delivered tax relief for seniors, and invested in Regional One Medical Center. Early voting July 17 – August 1; Election Day August 6.

Running for Tennessee House of Representatives

Community leader, minister, and President of the Memphis Juneteenth Festival running for Tennessee House District 96. Proudly endorsed by the Memphis Police Association. Early voting July 17 – August 1; Election Day August 6.

Running for Tennessee House of Representatives

Former Memphis-Shelby County Schools teacher and small business owner running for Tennessee House District 97. Endorsed by SEIU Local 205. Early voting July 17 – August 1; Election Day August 6.