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Justin Pearson Announces Run for U.S. Congress Amid Tennessee Democratic Rift

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Justin Pearson Announces Run for U.S. Congress Amid Tennessee Democratic Rift
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Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, known for protesting gun violence, announced a primary challenge against longtime Rep. Steve Cohen in Memphis's 9th District, supported by progressive groups seeking new leadership and addressing local issues like poverty and housing. Cohen, a veteran legislator, faces a rising young Democrat amid calls for change from party groups and community advocates.

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  1. 'Tennessee Three' legislator Justin Pearson launches primary challenge against longtime House Democrat  NBC News
  2. Tennessee House primary puts Democratic Party's generational divide on display  Politico
  3. "Tennessee Three" member Justin Pearson runs to oust Rep. Steve Cohen  Axios
  4. Justin Pearson, ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat, to Run for Congress  The New York Times
  5. ‘I’m fired up!’: State Rep. Pearson to run for U.S. Congressman  WREG.com

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