Yolanda Cooper-Sutton
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee
TN-05 Democratic nominee?
$52.3K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
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$52.3KAUG 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMemphis City Council member (Super District 8-3)
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationTennessee
BackgroundMemphis City Council member (Super District 8-3)
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EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania — Certificate of Professional Development in Healthcare Innovation
Notable personal detailsYolanda Cooper-Sutton is a Memphis City Council member representing Super District 8-3 and a community healthcare advocate. She is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. She has reported a Certificate of Professional Development in Healthcare Innovation from the University of Pennsylvania and training at Riley Business College in Dothan, Alabama.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate, serving on the Memphis City Council, has criticized proposed property tax increases and urged fiscal scrutiny of city budget proposals, emphasizing restraint on raising taxes and closer oversight of spending. She has also described concern about management of public funds and insisted on accountability before approving tax hikes or new spending items.
Climate & Energy
The candidate has raised local environmental and public-health concerns about major industrial projects in her district and pushed for transparency and community input, but there is no clear public record of broader climate policy positions (e.g., support for net-zero targets, Green New Deal–style legislation, or explicit energy-transition plans).
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports local gun-safety measures and community-based efforts to reduce gun violence, and has publicly backed city council gun-safety ordinances and prevention programs such as gun-lock giveaways and data-driven interventions. Emphasizes combining data with community 'boots on the ground' strategies to address stolen and illegally used firearms.
Latest News
Yolanda Cooper-Sutton is in the news because Tennessee’s redrawn congressional map has reshaped the race she is tied to, with the 5th District now drawing most of its voters from new territory. The biggest recent development is that Republican Charlie Hatcher defeated incumbent Andy Ogles in the GOP primary, changing the matchup heading into the general election. The district is also drawing attention because the redistricting has made the race more competitive and altered the political balance in the area.
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