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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This campaign account will be going quiet for now, but I invite you to follow my personal account at @lena.realitywerks.com . Thank you again to my team (especially my field director Tessa and my campaign manager, @walkingmicdrop.bsky.social ) and especially all my supporters. Solidarity forever.

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Hi there, District 13 and Shelby County. As a first time candidate, community advocate, mom, wife, and trans advocate, I want to thank everyone who has supported me as a person, and most recently as a candidate for Shelby County Commission. I didn’t run for me. I ran for you.

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Tomorrow, on Election Day, if you believe #Memphis is Magnificent? Choose Chipman, for Change.

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

'Twas the night before voting And all 'cross the land The candidates were wondering How their policies would land The yard signs were placed At the poll sites with care As at 7 tomorrow The voters would be there

Lena wearing her heart blush glasses standing next to her yard sign

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

TN is literally the worst at funding K-12 education! We can fight back in #Memphis but only if we elect fresh voices with new ideas, not the failed politicians from the school board. If you want kids to have lifelong learning and paths out of poverty, vote Chipman for Change today or on May 5!

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I've toured 201 Poplar, and it's horrible. The solution is to jail fewer people, not just to build a huge new jail without solving the underlying problems. If you want to see public safety that works without mass incarceration, vote Lena Chipman for Shelby County Commission District 13.

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Lena of Lune @lena.isextremely.gay · 28/04/2026

This is why local zoning regulations are so important -- and why local elections matter! We can put datacenters and private power plants in a Special Use category for heavy industrial and we can increase their property taxes to deter them or at least get reparations, among other things

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

It's a beautiful day to get out and vote, #Memphis! And if you want someone on your county commission who stands up to ICE and fights Elon Musk, instead of taking his money -- vote Chipman, for a Change!

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Y'all, it has been a week. But the sun is shining today, unlike yesterday, and it's a great day to vote in #Memphis! Early voting sites are open 8-4pm today!

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

#Memphis, it's time to choose. Do you vote for the same old establishment politics that recycles people across offices? Or do you want a fresh voice with a bold, progressive vision to transfer privilege into shared prosperity for everyone? The choice is clear: Lena Chipman, for a change.

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I look forward to, when I'm elected to the county commission, coming up with innovative new ways for the mandated contract in Shelby County to actively impede ICE activities. "Gosh, it sure is tough we have to fill out these carbon paper forms on typewriters with three witnesses and a notary..."

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Indivisible Memphis @indivisiblememphis.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

When we fight together, WE WIN. Mayor Young tried to run from us last week, but he can't hide forever. Show up tomorrow and USE YOUR VOICE! #sheshed

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Indivisible Memphis @indivisiblememphis.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

May 1st is a national day of action and Memphis is throwing down. No Work. No School. No Shopping. Working people keep this country running. On May Day we show our collective power! ✊ Sign the pledge and participate: tn4all.info/maydayTN26 #sheshed

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Memphis May Day 2026 Pledge Card

On May Day, thousands of organizations and communities across the country are taking action to defend working families and our democracy. In Memphis, we are throwing down on May 1st at Alonzo Weaver P...

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

PILOTs and other tax abatements are often misused in Shelby County. @mlk50.com found that PILOTs for affordable housing often result in properties being taken over and units crumbling while absentee landlords collect rent and reduced property taxes.

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Lena of Lune @lena.isextremely.gay · 18/04/2026

Can't stop won't stop

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🚨 Endorsement Alert! 🚨 I'm proud to be endorsed by Memphis for All for County Commission District 13! They recognize my commitment to creating a more equitable future for Memphis and Shelby County -- one where government makes your life better instead of serving the wealthy and connected.

Memphis for All endorses Lena Chipman for Shelby County Commission District 13

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Not all money is good money. A current MSCS board member who's running for the Shelby County Commission (home of #Memphis) has taken campaign contributions from an xAI employee and sponsored the schools taking Musk money for infrastructure. Me? I'm going to get him out of our town instead.

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

#Memphis and Shelby County have such an amazing arts scene, I can't understand how anyone can't answer this simple question -- or even "what's your favorite restaurant in your district?" (If I had to pick one, I'd go with Fawn.) Support local artists and support candidates who support them!

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Surprisingly literally no one who lives in #Memphis. I said in a forum recently that the task force was a net negative across the board, and this is further evidence to support my position. They're not reducing crime -- they're using pretextual traffic stops to disappear immigrants.

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Early voting has started in #Memphis and Shelby County! If you want someone who will stand up to Elon Musk instead of taking his money while he poisons our kids, and if you're sick of the establishment picking your candidate instead of your voice mattering -- I'd appreciate your vote.

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I am horrified at the death of a 17 year old Millington Central student yesterday at Shelby Farms, when a playful water gun fight at a playground escalated into an actual gun fight.

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Hi, I'm Lena Chipman, and I'm running for County Commission District 13 in Shelby County, the home of #Memphis TN! Endorsed by LPAC, ChangeTN, Advocates for Trans Equality, and the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, I'm the progressive problem solver who will Lead Out Loud!

Lena's endorsement by LGBTQ+ Victory Fund

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

#Memphis, we've got to talk about this. One of the advantages of a functioning, effective transit system is that you can get where you need to go without paying almost $4/gal for gas! That's money out of your paycheck...

A picture of a gas pump showing 3.69, 4.09, and 4.49 for 87, 89, and 93 respectively

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Last night I joined the Big We and the Memphis Culture Coalition for State of the Arts 2026! As a big fan of local art and music, I loved getting to know more about what creatives need in #Memphis and Shelby County. If elected to the county commission, I can amplify my support for local artists!

Lena taking a selfie in front of a crowd of people at the Pink Palace

Lena taking a picture in front of a "slowdown cinema club" backdrop

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Rain? Pft. We love the rain. If you believe Memphis Is Magnificent and that we need transformative change to move forward -- not just more of the same seat-jumping politicians who help Elon Musk and their rich friends -- I ask for your support and your vote. www.lenachipman.com

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I'm proud to be a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate! This distinction shows my commitment to keeping #memphis and Shelby County safe from gun violence when elected. @momsdemandaction.org

The Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate 2026 distinction

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FactsOverFeelings @thunderstorming.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I was there too. Walked down Beale where the cops were blocking the streets with their 🚗 and there wasn’t a single incidence of violence during the entire time. Except by the police. Right by FedEx Forum. I was 10-15 feet away from that marshal who got pepper sprayed.

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

This is the #Memphis Police Department's official statement about why they attacked our No Kings march. I'd tag them here for what I'm going to say in this thread, but like most Memphis and Shelby County agencies, they're only on Facebook and the Nazi Bar, X/Twitter. Very appropriate, that. 🧵

Official Statement
The City of Memphis issued a permit for an event titled "No Kings Memphis", to the organization Indivisible
Memphis with an address in Munford, TN.
The permit was issued for a community building rally and resource fair.
Permit terms were agreed upon by the event organizers and MPD during the pre-permitting process.
There were no provisions or requests made by the organizers to turn the rally into a march on the city streets. The permitting process outlines parameters and ensures the safety of all citizens utilizing public streets. TN law prohibits street obstruction without the appropriate permit.
PHIS
MPD will review any encounters between officers and protestors that occurred on the city roadway.
POLICE
MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
BEST IN BLUE POLICE
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I was there and the march was entirely peaceful. We were jumped by police the second we turned off Beale onto MLK/Linden; they tried to block our returning to the rally park, and then when we went around them, they came up behind us in anti-riot equip and started grabbing safety marshals.

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Tennessee Equality Project @tnequality.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

On the TN House floor Monday afternoon. HB1271 is a horrible bill that undoes pro-trans policies in local government and would prevent future good policies. EASY way to contact YOUR state rep at the link: ujoin.co/campaigns/42...

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HB1271 on House floor on Monday

<p>HB1271 will be heard on the House floor on Monday. Starting out as a bill declaring that the public policy of this state is that there are only two sexes, the bill as amended tries to force state a...

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Lena of Lune @lena.isextremely.gay · 29/03/2026

Fountains at the Memphis Zoo, and a girl recharging from canvassing, emceeing #NoKings #Memphis, and having to protect my kid and my volunteers from out of control cops grabbing and pepper spraying people. 1312, always.

Lena in her trademark mirrored teashades and a tank top standing in front of a fountain

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🚨 Endorsement Alert! 🚨 @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social announced their endorsement of me in my race for Shelby County Commission District 13! They know I'll be a strong voice for equity once elected, and with their support, we can bring transformative change to #Memphis!

Lena Chipman, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorsed candidate for Shelby County TN Commission District 13

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Let's do this! I'm so honored to have been invited to help keep the energy high, the vibes good, and the mic on fire!

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Out at No Trump, No ICE, No Unsafe Task Force yesterday at Macon and I-40! As usual, I'm bringing both my Pride and my smile (and my T-shirt choices) to loudly show that we won't stand for injustice!

Lena in a vegan leather jacket wearing a "fck ice" T-shirt holding her trans pride flag on the sidewalk as part of a very large crowd blurred using portrait mode

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I'm blessed to have the most playful, whimsical, and brilliant volunteer squad to help me out! They're working hard, helping spread our message of enduring hope and transformative change, not just more of the same old politics that don't move the needle.

The District 13 Dreamer Dolls? We're still working on the name. But they're posing dramatically in front of Java Cabana in Midtown Memphis!

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Lena of Lune @lena.isextremely.gay · 19/03/2026

As soon as I'm on the county commission here, I'm pulling the plug on him and his poison turbines.

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Lena of Lune @lena.isextremely.gay · 18/03/2026

Honestly I think we should do something like this in #Memphis and Shelby County, too. This would let us create high density, similar character housing ("mother-in-law suites," court housing, and tiny homes in backyards) and in Central Gardens, these aren't uncommon!

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 16/03/2026

Memphis Democrat Lena Chipman is running for the Shelby County Board of Commissioners. mrf.lu/0VpZ

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Out this last Friday with @indivisiblememphis.bsky.social , Free the 901, and others at their action against illegal, immoral war with Iran. No war. No bombs. No killing kids. Not in my name.

Lena standing on a street corner holding a "Stop Killing Iranian Kids" sign. She wears a light jacket and her mirrored red teashades.

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Lena of Lune @lena.isextremely.gay · 15/03/2026

Oh hey! That's me! And you can follow my campaign account at @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social !

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

This is a story from my personal account about how important bodily autonomy and reproductive health care are.

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We love the rain! A little bit of water doesn't stop us from getting out there to knock doors, hear what's on people's minds, and share our vision of hope and transformative change for #memphis and Shelby County!

Lena, their field director, and the Littlest Volunteer out canvassing with umbrellas

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

This awful story is indicative of the consistent problems we have with government services and why "more of the same" isn't what we need in Shelby County. While the MHA isn't under county authority (it's funded by HUD at the federal level), the issues here aren't uncommon.

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Lena Chipman @lenaleadsoutloud.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Even the people who support Elon Musk's CSAM creating, lying parrot don't want to live anywhere near it. But it's okay for Black folks and working class folks, right? They can deal with the fumes and the turbine drone? 🤢

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Lena of Lune @lena.isextremely.gay · 05/03/2026

And this is a problem because...? Seriously, don't threaten me with a good time

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