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Serena Gray
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Serena Gray currently serves as a Magistrate 1. She is running for General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Division 7 in Shelby County, Tennessee, representing the Republican party 1. Gray officially launched her campaign on February 4 with an event at Mahogany River Terrace 1. Her platform emphasizes strengthening the General Sessions Criminal Courts and promoting a "New Way" of service to the community 23.
Background and education
Serena Gray is a magistrate in Shelby County who has self-identified as running for Judge of the General Sessions Criminal Court, Division 7 1. Specific details regarding her birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religious affiliation, and educational background are not provided in the available source material.
Career
Serena Gray is a Memphis native who has dedicated her career to serving Shelby County for two decades 4. Her professional background includes work as an educator and an assistant public defender 4. She currently serves as a Magistrate in Shelby County 1. In this capacity, she acts as a Judicial Commissioner within the Criminal Division of the General Sessions Court, handling misdemeanors, preliminary hearings, and traffic tickets 6.
Gray is a graduate of White Station High School 4. She has also engaged in public education regarding legal processes, such as explaining how search warrants work in media appearances 5.
Office history
Serena Gray serves as a Magistrate in Shelby County 1. She has self-described herself as running for Judge of the General Sessions Criminal Court, Division 7 1.
Gray announced her campaign for the position of General Sessions Criminal Court Judge, Division 7 on February 4, with an event held at Mahogany River Terrace in Memphis 1.
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 “Gray”, 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 (“Gray”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Gray”and, if needed, select the applicable position.