Justin J. Pearson

State Representative

Memphis, TN

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Most recent race: Tennessee House of Representatives District 86
Party: Unknown
Location: Memphis, TN
Current role: State Representative

Justin J. Pearson, a 30-year-old Democratic state representative from Memphis, Tennessee, is a prominent community organizer challenging U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the 2026 Democratic primary for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. Born and raised in Memphis, he has a history of activism, from petitioning his school board at 15 for textbooks to leading the fight against an oil pipeline. He gained national attention as a state representative in 2023 when expelled for protesting gun violence, only to be quickly reelected. His platform includes affordable housing, gun legislation, federal funds to combat poverty/crime, Medicare for all, and supporting veterans. He also co-founded Memphis Community Against Pollution.

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