Shelby County, Tennessee
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Shelby County is a county inTennessee. The county population is 929,744, according to the United States Census Bureau. The county seat isMemphis.
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Use the links below to learn more about federal officials, state officials, cities, school districts, courts, and ballot measures in this county.
Federal officials
The current members of theU.S. Senate fromTennessee are:
| Office title | Officeholder name | Date assumed office | Party affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
U.S. Senate Tennessee | January 3, 2019 | Republican Party | |
U.S. Senate Tennessee | January 3, 2021 | Republican Party |
To view a map ofU.S. House districts inTennessee and find your representative, clickhere.
State officials
The following is a list of the current state executive officials fromTennessee:
| Office | Name | Party | Date assumed office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Tennessee | Jonathan Skrmetti | Republican | September 1, 2022 |
| Governor of Tennessee | Bill Lee | Republican | January 15, 2019 |
| Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee | Randy McNally | Republican | January 10, 2017 |
| Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture | Andrew Holt | Nonpartisan | October 1, 2025 |
| Tennessee Commissioner of Insurance | Carter Lawrence | Nonpartisan | November 12, 2020 |
| Tennessee Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development | Deniece Thomas | Nonpartisan | September 30, 2022 |
| Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury | Jason Mumpower | Republican | January 13, 2021 |
| Tennessee Secretary of State | Tre Hargett | Republican | January 15, 2009 |
| Tennessee Treasurer | David Lillard, Jr. | Nonpartisan | January 15, 2009 |
To view a list of state legislators fromTennessee, clickhere.
Cities
The following list contains cities located in Shelby County, Tennessee, that arecurrently covered by Ballotpedia. This list is not meant to be comprehensive:
School districts
The following list contains school districts located in Shelby County, Tennessee, that are currently covered by Ballotpedia. This list is not meant to be comprehensive:
Courts
- See also:Shelby County, Tennessee (Judicial)
As of February 2026, Ballotpedia does not provide coverage for any courts in Shelby County, Tennessee.
Ballot measures
To view a list of statewide measures inTennessee, clickhere.
To view a list of local ballot measures in Shelby County, Tennessee, clickhere.
