John DeBerry
John DeBerry | |
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DeBerry in 2014 | |
| Senior Advisor to the Governor of Tennessee | |
| In office December 1, 2020 – February 12, 2026 | |
| Governor | Bill Lee |
| Preceded by | Brandon Gibson |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
| In office January 1995 – January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Karen R. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Torrey Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1951 |
| Party | Republican (2026–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2020–2026) Democratic (before 2020) |
| Relatives | Marquita Bradshaw (niece) |
| Education | Freed–Hardeman University University of Memphis |
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John J. DeBerry Jr. (born February 5, 1951) is an American pastor and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 90 from 1995 to 2021. Unlike many national Democrats, DeBerry is anti-abortion. Republican Governor Bill Lee appointed him to become his senior advisor in 2020.
He is running as a Republican in the 2026 Shelby County mayoral election.