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Arriell Gipson-Martin
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Arriell Gipson-Martin is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 91 1. She appears on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1. Gipson-Martin has completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey for the 2026 election cycle 1.
In addition to her state legislative bid, Gipson-Martin previously sought the office of Shelby County Clerk in Tennessee 1. She lost that contest in the Democratic primary held on May 5, 2026 1. Her campaign website describes her as a "proven leader committed to service, accountability, and opportunity for every family" 4.
Gipson-Martin currently serves as Senior Program Manager for the District Connector pilot project at Shelby County Government 5. She co-founded the Hope & Healing Collaborative and sits on several boards, including the Serenity Recovery Centers Board and the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Inclusivity Committee 5. A lifelong Tennessean, she draws on her Memphis roots in her political work 2.
Background and education
Arriell Quianna Gipson Martin is a lifelong Tennessean who self-describes as drawing on her Memphis roots 2. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 5. Her educational background also includes graduation from Leaders of Color, Organizing for Action, and the New Memphis Leadership Institute 25.
Career
Arriell Gipson-Martin has worked across four diverse career fields in Tennessee, including small business, non-profit, government, and public health 2. She currently serves as the Senior Program Manager for the District Connector pilot project at Shelby County Government 5. Additionally, she co-founded the Hope & Healing Collaborative 5.
Gipson-Martin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 25. Her professional background includes service on several boards, such as the Serenity Recovery Centers Board, the Leaders of Color Alumni Board, the Tennessee Rape Prevention and Education Community Advisory Board, and the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Inclusivity Committee 5.
Office history
Arriell Gipson-Martin served as a member of the Shelby County Commission 1. She also ran for election to the office of Shelby County Clerk, losing in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026 1.
Gipson-Martin is currently running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 91 as a member of the Democratic Party 1. She appears on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Arriell Gipson-Martin is a member of the "Tennessee 11" (or "TN11"), a group of eleven Tennesseans who collaborated to create five gun-rights and safety proposals 3. This coalition presented these proposals to state legislators, with initiatives including the development of "gun-issue literacy" for schools and tools designed to promote responsible gun ownership 3. The group's work was supported by the nonprofit organization Starts With Us, which helped share the proposals online 3.
In her professional capacity, Gipson-Martin serves as the Senior Program Manager for the District Connector pilot project at Shelby County Government 5. She is also a co-founder of the Hope & Healing Collaborative and holds positions on several boards, including the Serenity Recovery Centers Board, the Leaders of Color Alumni Board, the Tennessee Rape Prevention and Education Community Advisory Board, and the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Inclusivity Committee 5.
Business interests and wealth source
Arriell Gipson-Martin self-describes as having worked in four diverse career fields across Tennessee that range from small business, non-profit, government, and public health2. She co-founded the Hope & Healing Collaborative and serves as Senior Program Manager for the District Connector pilot project at Shelby County Government5.
Gipson-Martin sits on several boards, including the Serenity Recovery Centers Board, Leaders of Color Alumni Board, Tennessee Rape Prevention and Education Community Advisory Board, and the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Inclusivity Committee5.
Family
The provided sources do not contain information regarding Arriell Gipson-Martin's spouse, children, or other family members in politics. Therefore, this section cannot be filled based on the available evidence.
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Sources
Public filings
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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 “Gipson-Martin”, 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 (“Gipson-Martin”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Gipson-Martin”and, if needed, select the applicable position.