TN-09: "Tennessee Three" member Justin Pearson (D) runs to oust Rep. Steve Cohen (D)
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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