Lee Harris and U. Steve Cohen. Speakers included Brad Watkins and Tami Sawyer. Andre Johnson. Last night, our chapter voted to endorse 5 candidates in the Shelby County primary:. These folks are all dedicated fighters for social, racial, and economic justice, and we're proud to support them! When we all come together, we can bend government to the will of the people. From knocking on doors to sending text messages and making calls, Our Revolution and local affiliates have been instrumental in the recent elections of Southern progressive mayoral candidates.
As a state senator, he has been a consistent leader for fairer criminal justice reform. No other Republicans have announced they are running. Ken Moody, a longtime city official, announced in September that he plans to announce he is exploring a run in as a Democrat.
Current Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has not announced whether he is seeking reelection, although he has begun sending out fundraising emails.
Skip to content. By Brandon Richard. Published: Oct. Most Read. Tennessee State Sen. Throughout his political career, Senator Harris has been an unwavering voice for neighborhoods, gun safety, environmental protections, broad anti-discrimination laws, respect for reproductive freedom and privacy, and a strong middle class.
He was won numerous awards because of his work in politics and government, including selection to the prestigious Aspen-Rodel Fellows program and as a New Deal Leader. Lee Harris is an Educator. He is believed to be the only African-American to achieve that rank in the history of the Law School and he is the inaugural holder of the Federal Express Professorship in Law.
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