←All People
Tamika L. Abrum
born 1979-08-25 (Age 46)
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Tamika L. Abrum is a Democratic candidate running for the Tennessee Senate District 33 seat in the 2026 election 1. She qualified for the August 6, 2026, primary ballot following the March 10, 2026, filing deadline established by the Tennessee Secretary of State 23. Abrum is one of several candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in a cycle that includes major statewide contests such as the open gubernatorial race 7.
Abedum's campaign has been marked by public disputes with fellow Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member Towanna Murphy. The two have accused each other of harassment, with Murphy filing a temporary restraining order against Abrum and later pushing back against the allegations in media interviews 6. These tensions occurred amidst broader calls from parents and advocates for a state takeover of the school district due to concerns over its accountability plan 5.
Career
Tamika Abrum is a community activist and former member of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board 4. She has been involved in public advocacy regarding education policy, including participating in demonstrations where parents and advocates called for a state takeover of the district to address academic struggles 5.
A legal dispute occurred between Abrum and fellow MSCS board member Towanna Murphy, involving mutual accusations of harassment and a temporary restraining order filed by Abrum against Murphy 6.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Abrum”, and submit.
- County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Abrum”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Abrum”and, if needed, select the applicable position.