State Representative Karen D. Camper, a Memphis native who has served the 87th District since 2008, achieved historical significance as Tennessee’s first African-American woman to lead a caucus in the state’s General Assembly. Elected Democratic leader in November 2018, she holds critical positions in committees such as House Finance, Ways and Means, Government Operations, Commerce, Calendar and Rules, Banking and Consumer Affairs, and the House Select Committee on Ethics.

Rep. Camper is running for re-election in District 87 (Memphis).