| __________________________________________________________________________ State Rep. Justin Pearson Accused of ‘Evil Race-Baiting’ After Confirming Intention to Run in Tennessee’s Redrawn 9th Congressional District ======================================================== The Tennessee Star, by Tom Pappert Original Article Posted By: philsner, 5/13/2026 7:44:02 AM Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) was accused of using “race baiting” in his campaign advertisement announcing the relaunch of his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the 9th Congressional District, where first launched his campaign to unseat U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) before the Governor Bill Lee signed the newly redrawn districts into law. As part of the redistricting legislation, candidates must refile or file a notice that they no longer intend to run by Friday. In his video, Pearson confirmed he intends to run in the same district, despite most analysts saying it now leans overwhelmingly Republican. [IMAGE] [IMAGE] Post Reply Reminder: “WE ARE A SALON AND NOT A SALOON” ... by philsner"State Rep. Justin Pearson Accused of ‘Evil Race-Baiting’ After Confirming Intention to Run in Tennessee’s Redrawn 9th Congressional District 0 repliesThe Tennessee Star, by Tom Pappert Original Article Posted by philsner — 5/13/2026 7:44:02 AM Post Reply Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) was ... Friday. In his video, Pearson confirmed he intends to run in the same district, despite most analysts saying it now leans overwhelmingly Republican. Tennessee Democrat Calling for ‘Secession’ in Memphis Previously Questioned Whether Assassination Attempt on Trump Was ‘Staged Act’ 4 repliesThe Tennessee Sar, by ... eastern border of Nashville ‘Mob Rule’: State Rep. Rusty Grills Describes Firsthand Account of Tennessee Capitol Chaos During Redistricting Vote 1 replyThe Tennessee Star, by Kaitlin Housler Original Article Posted by philsner — 5/11/2026 8:27:33 AM Post Reply State Representative Rusty Grills (R-Newbern) strongly defended Tennessee’s ... vacated a ruling in the United States District Court of Northern Alabama, which required the state to draw congressional maps establishing two majority-minority congressional districts. The motions to expedite are granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment in No. 25-243 is granted. The judgment of the United States District Court for the Northern District of ... |
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