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flag Justin Pearson, a progressive activist and former state rep, is challenging Democratic incumbent Steve Cohen in Tennessee’s 9th District for the 2026 House race.

flag Tennessee state Representative Justin Pearson, one of the "Tennessee Three" expelled in 2023 for a gun control protest, has announced he will challenge long-serving Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen in the 2026 race for Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. flag Pearson, a 30-year-old Memphis native and environmental justice activist, is running on a progressive platform focused on gun reform, poverty reduction, and environmental justice, backed by grassroots groups. flag The district, the state’s only Democratic-leaning seat under Republican-drawn maps, is expected to favor the Democratic nominee. flag Cohen, a 10-term incumbent, has consistently won re-election with over 70% of the vote. flag Pearson’s campaign marks a significant intraparty challenge reflecting broader generational and ideological shifts within the Democratic Party.

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