2026 elections

Huseth wins state House race in 97th District

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 04, 2026 1:45 PM CT | Published: November 03, 2026 9:41 PM CT

Jesse Huseth won a rematch of the state House 97th District race on Tuesday.

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2026 elections state House District 97 John Gillespie Jesse Huseth
Steve Bohnel

Steve Bohnel

Steve Bohnel is a Temple University graduate, originally from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He’s worked at news organizations in Iowa, Maryland and Pittsburgh, covering local and state politics. He covers health care, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, and technology. He is an avid traveler, an Everton F.C. and Philadelphia sports fan, and likes collecting records and biking around town.


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