Quick Info
| Profession | Attorney, public servant and politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
Latest News about Jerri Green
06/08/2026
Jerri Green won the Democratic primary for Governor of Tennessee on August 6, 2026, with roughly 69 to 70 percent of the vote. She defeated Carnita Atwater, Kevin Lee McCants, Tim Cyr and Adam Kurtz. She now faces Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jerri Green is a Democratic politician and attorney from Memphis, Tennessee. She has served on the Memphis City Council for District 2 since 2024 and is the Democratic nominee for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election. Her legal career includes public defense, leadership of a community legal center and work in county government. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | White Station High School, Memphis |
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| Bachelor of Arts | English and Political Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
| Juris Doctor | Georgetown University Law Center |
Personal Life
| Residence | Has lived in Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville |
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| Community | Describes herself as a mother of three and a lifelong Tennessean |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Patrick |
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Family
| Spouse | Patrick |
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Career
| Current roles |
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| Public defense | Chief Public Defender for Shelby County, previously serving as interim Chief Public Defender |
| Earlier government roles | Senior Policy Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff in the administration of Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris |
| Non-profit leadership | Executive Director of the Community Legal Center in Memphis |
| Electoral history | Ran unsuccessfully for Tennessee House of Representatives District 83 in 2020, then won a Memphis City Council runoff in 2023 |
| 2026 Democratic primary | Won the Democratic nomination for Governor of Tennessee on 06/08/2026 with about 69% of the vote |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her Memphis City Council seat was the first held by a Democrat, and her election helped create the council's first female majority. | |
| 2. She has said her English degree helped develop the writing and communication skills she uses in her legal and political work. |
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