David Winston
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David Winston (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 96. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 1, 2024.
Winston completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
David Winston attended California State University, Northridge and Howard University. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis in 2004. His career experience includes working as a media consultant.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96
Gabby Salinas won election in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gabby Salinas (D) | 100.0 | 19,037 |
| Total votes: 19,037 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96
Gabby Salinas defeated Telisa Franklin, Eric Dunn, David Winston, and Orrden Williams Jr. in the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gabby Salinas | 43.9 | 2,168 |
 | Telisa Franklin | 41.3 | 2,036 | |
 | Eric Dunn | 8.0 | 397 | |
 | David Winston | 5.7 | 281 | |
| Orrden Williams Jr. | 1.1 | 53 | |
| Total votes: 4,935 | |||
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Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Winston in this election.
2023
See also: Mayoral election in Memphis, Tennessee (2023)
General election
General election for Mayor of Memphis
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Memphis on October 5, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Paul Young (Nonpartisan) | 27.6 | 24,420 |
| Floyd Bonner (Nonpartisan) | 22.5 | 19,900 | |
 | Willie Herenton (Nonpartisan) | 21.5 | 18,994 | |
| Van Turner (Nonpartisan) | 21.3 | 18,784 | |
| James Gibson (Nonpartisan) | 2.5 | 2,176 | |
| Michelle McKissack (Nonpartisan) | 1.6 | 1,437 | |
| Joe Brown (Nonpartisan) | 1.2 | 1,030 | |
 | Karen Camper (Nonpartisan) | 0.7 | 591 | |
| James Harvey (Nonpartisan) | 0.4 | 325 | |
 | Brandon Price (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 129 | |
 | Carnita Atwater (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 122 | |
| Tekeva Shaw (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 95 | |
| Jennings Bernard (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 89 | |
 | Reggie Hall (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 77 | |
| Kendra Calico (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 58 | |
| Derek Winn (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 57 | |
| Justina Ragland (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 53 | |
| Total votes: 88,337 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Frank Colvett Jr. (Nonpartisan)
- George Flinn Jr. (Nonpartisan)
- David Winston (Nonpartisan)
Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Winston in this election.
2014
- See also: Shelby County Schools elections (2014)
The August 7, 2014, general election ballot for District 1 included incumbent Chris Caldwell and challenger Freda Garner Williams. The District 3 ballot included challengers Teddy King, Anthony Lockhart and Stephanie Love. The District 5 ballot included challengers Scott McCormick and David Winston. The District 6 ballot included incumbent Shante K. Avant and Jimmy Warren. The District 9 ballot included challengers Roshun Austin, Mike Kernell and Damon Curry Morris. Candidate Miska Clay Bibbs and incumbent William E. Orgel ran unopposed in Districts 7 and 8, respectively.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Scott McCormick |
74.9% | 8,009 | |
| Nonpartisan | David Winston | 25.1% | 2,683 | |
| Total Votes | 10,692 | |||
| Source: Tiffany Rouse, "Email communication with Shelby County Administrator of Elections Richard Holden," March 5, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Winston did not report any contributions or expenditures to the Shelby County Election Commission.[2]
Endorsements
Winston received an endorsement from the Tennessee Equality Project.[3]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Winston completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Winston's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Originally from Los Angeles, David Winston earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the University of Memphis. After college, he taught media studies in Memphis, Arkansas, and Mississippi. David Winston is an entrepreneur, award-winning former teen actor, youth instructor, and co-founder of Film Capital Strategies. As a proud Tennessee resident, he has a passion for the state he calls home and aims to propel his unique background to build strong partnerships in his local area and drive positive change. David Winston has had the privilege of establishing significant connections with renowned Hollywood studios such as Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal City Studios, Columbia Pictures, and 20th Century Fox.
David Winston achieved status as a Delta Leadership Institute Fellow and is a Leadership Memphis Graduate. With over two decades in entrepreneurship under his belt, David Winston has proven himself to be a seasoned leader and a trailblazing visionary in his industry, specializing in advancing the boundaries of art while bringing authentic stories to audiences worldwide.
David Winston has made it his mission to empower his community with his positive message and uplift economically disadvantaged areas by fostering strong relationships, flushing out inefficiencies, and strengthening government structures.
- Committed to tackling the challenges of our community bringing a fresh perspective and innovative approach to governance, ensuring that progress is not just a promise, but a reality.
- Produce policies that will benefit society as a whole and not just a select group.
- Propose legislation that relates to the needs of the public. Improving infrastructure, implementation of programs that make schools and our neighborhoods safer for families.
Significant educational enlightenment for our local youth with strategic planning and proactive measures to strengthen community bonds.
Economic development, curbing crime and improving infrastructure.
Integrity and transparency
Integrity and trustworthiness are two traits.
Shrinking the great divide and conquering the political divisions that wear the tread on our great aspirations.
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2023
David Winston did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 5, 2024
- ↑ Shelby County Election Commission, "Candidate Filings and Petitions Search," accessed July 17, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Equality Project, "TEP PAC Endorsements for Shelby County Government on August 7," June 20, 2014
