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A Political Earthquake Just Struck Tennessee.  What’s Next?

Before an earthquake, massive amounts of pressure build up over the span of years.  When the pressure becomes too great it overcomes the natural friction of the tectonic plates holding things in place.  What happens next varies - sometimes it just jostles the furniture; other times, it will make the Mississippi run backwards and permanently alter the landscape.

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Tennessee's 2022 Election: Future901's Endorsed Candidates

Early voting is currently underway, from July 15 – 30, with Election Day falling on August 4. If you’re still unsure who to vote for, we have several candidates we are proud to endorse! We hope you will join us in supporting these candidates with your vote.

Visit the Shelby County Election Commission to learn more about the election, including a full list of candidates and early voting locations.

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Letter From Ruby Powell-Dennis: Endorsed Candidate for TN Senate District 31

I’m Ruby Powell-Dennis. I’m a mom, a former elementary school administrator, and a community organizer. I grew up in a rural community where I learned the values of hard work, helping others, and giving back. I am proud to be running to represent State Senate - District 31, which includes Arlington, Lakeland, parts of Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova, Germantown, and East Memphis near U of M up to Poplar and Highland.

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Steve Mulroy is the Right Choice for District Attorney

Shelby County has one of its most important elections of our lifetimes coming up. Yes, I know every presidential election we are fed similar sentiments, and, in a lot of ways, it is typically true because of the President’s power to appoint Supreme Court Justices. While we will not have another presidential election until 2024, we go to the polls to elect our District Attorney in Shelby County this year.

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Thank You Letter From Lee Harris For His Mayoral Endorsement

Future 901 has been instrumental in cultivating grassroots successes across our community. They have recruited and supported candidates in our most important swing seats. They have created opportunities for the wider community to plug in and participate in electoral politics. I am pleased to have received their endorsement. This is an important electoral season and Future901 has demonstrated time and time again they understand this process.

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A Letter from Jerri Green: Thank You isn't Enough

It feels like it’s been forever since Election Day, and I apologize for not writing sooner. But I did want to take a moment to say thank you and tell you all how incredibly grateful I am to have taken this amazing journey with you this past year. I have been simply overwhelmed by the outpouring of support you all have sent my way since our loss. Your wonderful messages and kind words have made our defeat much more bearable.

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How a Match Made in Heaven Became Historic

If you’d have asked Torrey Harris and I in 2017 if we would be making history, we would have told you No. If you’d asked us again on August 2, 2018, if we’d give it another go, we would have told you again, No. In 2019, we would have told you Yes, but not how. These past few years have been challenging for the both us.

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