TN-05 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMemphis City Council member
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationTennessee
BackgroundMemphis City Council member
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EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania — Professional Development Certificate in Health Care Innovation
Notable personal detailsYolanda Cooper-Sutton is a Memphis City Council member (Super District 8, Position 3) and a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. Her public service work has included committee leadership related to libraries, neighborhood improvement, public services, arts, and youth initiatives. She has a University of Pennsylvania professional development certificate in Health Care Innovation and also attended Riley Business College in Dothan, Alabama.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Yolanda Cooper-Sutton has questioned proposed tax increases and pushed for greater scrutiny of city spending and tax-related decisions while supporting targeted use of property tax revenues (for example, funds from AI-related property taxes) for neighborhood projects. Her public positions emphasize accountability in budgeting and resistance to broad tax hikes.
Healthcare
Yolanda Cooper-Sutton has professional experience in community healthcare and holds a University of Pennsylvania certificate in Health Care Innovation and a certified Healthcare Advocate credential; her public activity focuses on expanding public health engagement, community health programs, and supporting local clinic and public-health initiatives. Her city-council work includes facilitating partnerships with the University of Memphis School of Public Health and supporting the opening/recognition of local health clinics and public-health programs. These activities indicate a focus on public‑f
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Immigration & Border
Yolanda Cooper-Sutton abstained from a Memphis City Council resolution that condemned actions by ICE and U.S. border agents. There are no clear campaign or public policy statements found that articulate a comprehensive position on federal immigration enforcement, asylum access, or pathways to legalization.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Yolanda Cooper-Sutton for TN-05 Democratic nominee?
Memphis Fire Fighters Association
Advocacy group
The Memphis Fire Fighters Association endorsed Yolanda Cooper-Sutton.
Blue Voter Guide
Public figure
Blue Voter Guide endorsed Yolanda Cooper-Sutton in Tennessee District 5.
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