| Tennessee's 97th State House of Representatives district | |||
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 Map of Tennessee House districts with the 97th District shaded | |||
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| Demographics | 64% White 15% Black 15% Hispanic 4% Asian 1% Other 2% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 72,175[1] | ||
Tennessee House of Representatives 97th district is one of the 99 legislative districts in the Tennessee House of Representatives. The district lies in the middle of Shelby County, Tennessee, including parts of eastern Memphis and unincorporated communities nearby.[2][3] The district is considered highly competitive in elections.[4][5]
Demographics
- White 64%
- Black 15%
- Hispanic 15%
- Asian 4%
- Multiracial 2%
- Other 1%
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years of Service | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Hargett | Republican | 1996–2006 | |
| Jim Coley | Republican | January 9, 2007 – January 12, 2021 | |
| John Gillespie | Republican | January 12, 2021 – present | Memphis |
Elections
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Gillespie (incumbent) | 16,368 | 51.64% | |
| Democratic | Jesse Huseth | 15,292 | 48.24% | |
| Write-in | 39 | 0.12% | ||
| Total votes | 31,699 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Gillespie (incumbent) | 12,083 | 56.72% | |
| Democratic | Toniko Harris | 9,219 | 43.28% | |
| Total votes | 21,302 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Gillespie | 14,712 | 50.80% | |
| Democratic | Gabby Salinas | 14,246 | 49.20% | |
| Total votes | 28,958 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Coley | 12,386 | 54.93% | |
| Democratic | Allan Creasy | 10,163 | 45.07% | |
| Total votes | 22,549 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Census profile: State House District 97, TN". Census Reporter. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ "Tennessee House of Representatives District 97". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ "Census profile: State House District 97, TN". Census Reporter. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ "Candidates in competitive District 97 House race deadlocked in TV spending • Tennessee Lookout". Tennessee Lookout. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ Friedman, Adam (April 8, 2024). "Visual analysis: The Tennessee House races potentially in play for either party in 2024 • Tennessee Lookout". Tennessee Lookout. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Election Results". app.enhancedvoting.com. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
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