M. LaTroy A-Williams
TN-09 Democratic nominee?
$47.6K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleJournalist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTennessee
BackgroundJournalist
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Notable personal detailsMarion LaTroy Alexandria-Williams is a Democratic candidate who has run for public office in Tennessee, including U.S. House (TN-09) and Memphis City Council (2019). He has also appeared on Shelby County election candidate lists for local office. Alexandria-Williams has described his professional background as including journalism, and he has maintained a campaign website outlining issue positions for a congressional run.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate advocates government-led economic development, expanded investment in green jobs and transit, and targeted tax relief for seniors. He criticizes “trickle-down” economics and favors a “trickle-up” approach to promote inclusive growth for Memphis.
Healthcare
Supports programs addressing mental-health treatment and diversion from incarceration for people with drug-related offenses; no clear public position found on broader federal health‑care reforms such as the ACA, Medicare expansion, or a public option.
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Climate & Energy
Supports large-scale clean energy job creation and green-technology development, proposing a green jobs center focused on energy and wind technologies and citing inspiration from a major federal green-jobs initiative. Emphasizes economic development through investment in green industries rather than detailing fossil-fuel phase-out or specific emissions targets.
Endorsements
Endorsers of M. LaTroy A-Williams for TN-09 Democratic nominee?
Steve Cohen
Public figure
Steve Cohen endorsed M. LaTroy A-Williams for U.S. Congress in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District.
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