Jesse Huseth
Jesse Huseth Jesse Huseth is running to be State Representative for Tennessee House District 97 Jesse is a lifelong Memphian who attended school here from preschool through college, attending the University of Memphis.
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“The education outcomes we’re seeing here in Shelby County and all across Tennessee should be satisfying to no one. Less than half of our students are graduating High school scoring either Reading or Mathematics at grade level, often neither. So what do we do?”
(Campaign website) “We need to get serious about correcting our lagging Education budget, currently Ranked 51st in the US (behind DC), and as the saying goes, “You get what you pay for.” So let’s fix it.”
(Campaign website) “We cannot improve our education outcomes if we do not have veteran leadership paving the way for the next generation.”
(Campaign website)John Gillespie
John Gillespie John Gillespie was born in Memphis, Tennessee. in political science from High Point University.
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“Keeping people safe from crime should be the top priority of any government. I've had the pleasure of riding along with law enforcement officers on multiple occasions. These dedicated men and women perform a dangerous job and a critical role in keeping us safe. They deserve our support. As your State Representative, I will proudly have the back of our brave men and women in law enforcement.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I want the state to do more to help us combat the number one challenge in Memphis and Shelby County-violent crime. This means providing our community with the necessary resources for sufficient prosecutors and law enforcement officers.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “It’s an honor to represent East Memphis and Cordova in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Whether it’s fighting to make our community safer, supporting small businesses, or improving our schools, my job is to be an effective advocate for our community in Nashville.”
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