US Edition"Tennessee Three" Democrat Announces Bid for Congress Against Longtime Representative From Memphis
Pearson, 30, challenges Cohen’s 20-year tenure in a Memphis district where 20% live below poverty, backed by $1 million from progressive groups for the Democratic primary.
- Democratic state Rep. Justin Pearson announced he will challenge longtime Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen to represent the majority-Black city of Memphis in 2026.
- Pearson was one of three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion in 2023 after a gun control protest inside the Legislature following a school shooting.
- Pearson has criticized the presence of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, in Memphis, citing environmental concerns like pollution and water usage.
22 Articles
22 Articles
WSB_TV Atlanta 2
"Tennessee Three" Democrat announces bid for Congress against longtime representative from Memphis
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson says he is running for a U.S. House seat representing Memphis, challenging longtime Democratic congressman Steve Cohen to represent the majority-Black city in a contest of youth versus experience
Associated Press News
'Tennessee Three' Democrat announces bid for Congress against longtime representative from Memphis
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson says he is running for a U.S. House seat representing Memphis, challenging longtime Democratic congressman Steve Cohen to represent the majority-Black city in a contest of youth versus experience.
Member of 'Tennessee Three' launches congressional bid as progressive challengers push Democrats
One of three Tennessee lawmakers who drew national attention in 2023 when Republicans in the Tennessee Legislature moved to expel them following a gun control protest is running for Congress, he announced Wednesday.
'I'm fired up!': State Rep. Pearson to run for U.S. Congressman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) -- Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson announced he is challenging incumbent Congressman Steve Cohen for the 9th District U.S. House seat at a press conference held at Alonzo Weaver Park Wednesday morning. Rep. Pearson said he is fighting for working-class families, affordable housing, gun safety laws, federal investment to combat poverty and crime, healthcare, and veterans. "This campaign isn't about me; it's …
Progressives see an opening in Tennessee
Justin Pearson, a Tennessee state representative known for having once been expelled by state Republicans and unanimously reappointed by Shelby County officials, is launching a campaign for Congress, challenging Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., in the Democratic primary. His aim, he told Salon, is to combat poverty across the United States. In 2023, Johnson gained national attention after he and two fellow state representatives, Gloria Johnson and Jus…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 71% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
