{"age":72,"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nLarry 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].\n\nMiller 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].\n\n## Background and education\n\nLarry J. Miller was born on March 11, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee [3][4]. He attended Booker T. Washington High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in social science from LeMoyne-Owen College [3][4]. Miller self-describes as Christian and resides in Memphis with his daughter, Nekayla (also referred to as Nikayla) [3][5].\n\n## Career\n\nLarry 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].\n\nMiller\u2019s 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].\n\n## Office history\n\nLarry 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].\n\nMiller 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].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nLarry 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].\n\nMiller\u2019s 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].\n\nThe provided sources do not contain specific bill numbers, detailed legislative voting records, or explicit policy positions sponsored by Miller during his tenure.\n\n## Family\n\nMiller is single and has one daughter, Nekayla [3]. He also lists his child as Nikayla in campaign materials [5].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Larry Miller (Tennessee representative) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Larry_Miller_(Tennessee_representative))\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 88 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_88)\n[3] [Rep. Larry J. Miller - Representatives - TN General Assembly](https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/archives/107GA/members/h88.html)\n[4] [Larry Miller (Tennessee politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Miller_(Tennessee_politician))\n[5] [Larry Miller's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/24460/larry-miller)","birthdate":"Thu, 11 Mar 1954 00:00:00 GMT","campaigns":[{"contest":"tennessee_house_district_88","county":"shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"Tennessee House District 88"},{"contest":"state_representative_district_88","county":"Shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"State Representative District 88"},{"contest":"state_representative_district_88","county":"Shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"State Representative District 88"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Larry","fullname":"Larry J. 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Miller is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 88, serving since January 1995.","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office":"state_house_088","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01","title":"State Representative District 88"},{"county":null,"electiondate":"2024-08-01","office":"state_house_088","state":"tn","term_end":"2026-08-01","term_start":"2024-08-01","title":"State Representative District 88"}],"token":"QNam9PDpdD"}