TN-09: "Tennessee Three" member Justin Pearson (D) runs to oust Rep. Steve Cohen (D) [View all]
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, who rose to national prominence in 2023 when he was expelled from his legislative seat as one of the "Tennessee Three," is launching a primary challenge against Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.).
Why it matters: Pearson's national profile could make him a formidable opponent to Cohen. He is running with the support of Justice Democrats, a progressive group known for targeting longtime incumbents.
Pearson, 30, is the latest young Democrat looking to unseat an older incumbent Democrat as a debate over generational change roils the party. Cohen is 76.
Justice Democrats helped Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and other high-profile members of the progressive "Squad" win their seats in Congress.
https://www.axios.com/2025/10/08/justin-pearson-tennessee-three-steve-cohen
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