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Larry J. Miller
born 1954-03-11 (Age 72)
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Larry J. Miller is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 88, having assumed office in January 1995 4. His current term concludes on November 3, 2026 1. Miller serves as the Democratic Leader Pro Tempore within the state house 5.
Miller is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 88 1. He is listed as a candidate on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1.
Background and education
Larry J. Miller was born on March 11, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee 34. He attended Booker T. Washington High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in social science from LeMoyne-Owen College 34. Miller self-describes as Christian and resides in Memphis with his daughter, Nekayla (also referred to as Nikayla) 35.
Career
Larry J. Miller was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 11, 1954 3. He attended Booker T. Washington High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in social science from LeMoyne-Owen College 4. Professionally, Miller is a retired firefighter with the Memphis Fire Department 1.
Millerβs community involvement includes service on the board of directors for Memphis in May and the Memphis Convention and Visitor Bureau 3. He has also served as a commissioner for the Black Health Care Commission and the Memphis-Shelby County Center City Commission, as well as the Memphis-Shelby County New Arena Public Building Authority 3. Additionally, he was a former member of the Tennessee Democratic Executive Committee 3. Miller is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the NAACP, and he serves on the board of the Black Pioneers Fire Fighters 3.
Office history
Larry Miller has served as a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 88 since January 1995 4. He assumed office in 1994 according to Ballotpedia, with his current term ending on November 3, 2026 1. Members of the Tennessee House serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits 2. Miller has held leadership roles within the chamber, serving as Democratic Leader Pro Tempore from 2023 to the present 5.
Miller is currently running for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in the upcoming general election. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Larry Miller has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since January 1995 4. He holds the leadership position of Democratic Leader Pro Tempore within the state house 5. As a member of the chamber, he represents District 88 1.
Millerβs committee assignments include service on the Black Health Care Commission and the Memphis-Shelby County Center City Commission 3. He has also served as a commissioner for the Memphis-Shelby County New Arena Public Building Authority and was a former member of the Tennessee Democratic Executive Committee 3.
The provided sources do not contain specific bill numbers, detailed legislative voting records, or explicit policy positions sponsored by Miller during his tenure.
Family
Miller is single and has one daughter, Nekayla 3. He also lists his child as Nikayla in campaign materials 5.
Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee β campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) β Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Miller”, and submit.
- County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) β most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Miller”).
Tennessee β statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates β Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Miller”and, if needed, select the applicable position.