{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Larry J. Miller","chatgptsummary":"Miller serves as House Democrat Leader Pro Tempore and sits on the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, addressing budget literacy and legislative process. His tenure from the 98th through 113th General Assemblies demonstrates sustained experience in drafting and voting on bills. He coordinates with local governments via the Memphis-Shelby County New Arena Public Building Authority, aiding constituent relations in Shelby County. Miller\u2019s role as Region IV Director for the National Black Caucus of State Legislators supports coordination with other officials. Bio does not indicate specific policy judgment on criminal justice or health matters, nor detailed statutory training.","notes":"","party":"D","person":{"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)","firstname":"Larry","lastname":"Miller","middlename":"J.","suffix":null,"token":"QNam9PDpdD"},"token":"larry_j_miller"}],"choices":null,"description":"","district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"state_representative","o.office":null,"office":"state_house_88","officedescription":"The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the state legislature, with 99 members elected from single-member districts to two-year terms. Representatives pass state laws, originate revenue bills, approve the state budget, and \u2014 with the Senate \u2014 confirm gubernatorial appointments and propose constitutional amendments.","officequalities":"- **Integrity** \u2014 Acts in the interest of constituents and the public good rather than for personal gain, and remains independent of undue influence from donors, lobbyists, and party leadership.\n- **Understanding of the constituency** \u2014 Grasps both the economic-development needs of the district and the day-to-day concerns of individual residents \u2014 safety, healthcare, education, infrastructure.\n- **Persuasion** \u2014 Engages, listens to, and persuades both fellow legislators and constituents. Can change minds and explain votes honestly.\n- **Legislative craft** \u2014 Reads, drafts, and amends statute with care. Understands how specific bill language translates to outcomes, and knows the body of law being modified.\n- **Coalition-building** \u2014 Finds common ground across partisan and factional lines, brokers compromises that hold, and forms working majorities even when consensus is hard to reach.","officeterm":2,"officetitle":"State Representative","partisan":1,"pgr":"primary","quantity":1,"referendum":"","source":null,"title":"Tennessee House District 88"}