Background
M. LaTroy A-Williams (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 6, 2026.
A-Williams (Democratic Party) also ran for election for Shelby County Trustee in Tennessee. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.
Campaign themes
U.S. House
M. LaTroy A-Williams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
County Trustee
M. LaTroy A-Williams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
M. LaTroy A-Williams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Williams' campaign website stated the following:
M. LaTroy A-Williams - Let's Talk!
M. LaTroy Alexandria-Williams on Memphis’ Economy and His Plans:
1. Memphis’ Decline and Potential:
Memphis was once the 6th largest city in the U.S., now around 14th to 18th.
Believes Memphis has potential to be 3rd or 4th largest due to its central location.
2. Economic Development Plans:
1. Mud Island International Trade Center:
Create 80,000 new jobs paying $35 to $350 per hour.
Attract global businesses to Memphis.
2. President Island Green Jobs Operation:
Inspired by Obama’s $4 trillion green jobs initiative.
Focus on energy, wind, and other green technologies.
Potential for jobs paying $50 to $500 per hour.
3. Transit System Development:
Sees potential for growth and job creation.
3. Challenges to Growth:
Lack of sophistication in local leadership.
Resistance from “good old boy network” fearing competition.
Racial fears and economic disparities.
4. Proposed Solutions:
Round table discussions with diverse participants from Memphis and beyond.
Encourage competition among shipping companies (FedEx, DHL, UPS, USPS).
Strong congressional leadership representing Memphis’ interests.
5. Criticism of Current Leadership:
Claims Memphis has been on a “trickle-down theory” for 18 years.
Argues for a “trickle-up theory” approach.
Criticizes the current congressman for ineffective representation.
6. Call for New Leadership:
Emphasizes need for representatives who understand and reflect the community.
Argues against sending unprepared individuals to face tough business interests.
Positions himself as the “tiger” needed to deal with “lions” controlling the city and state. [7]
—M. LaTroy Williams' campaign website (2024)[8]
M. LaTroy A-Williams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
State Senate
M. LaTroy A-Williams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
U.S. Congress
M. LaTroy A-Williams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
M. LaTroy A-Williams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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