Time For New Leadership’ State Rep. Justin Pearson Announces Run For Congress, Challenging Veteran Dem. Steve Cohen | Essence

State Rep. Justin Pearson Announces Run for Congress

Justin Pearson, a 30-year-old state representative, has announced his candidacy for Congress, challenging veteran Democrat Steve Cohen.

“For too long, our district has been told to ‘keep going’ with the same leadership and the same outcomes.”

He emphasized his humble beginnings, stating,

“I am not here because I come from privilege. I want you to believe not just in me, but believe in us.”

In 2023, Pearson, along with state Rep. Gloria Johnson, protested gun violence on the state House floor, earning him recognition as one of the Tennessee Three. This protest followed a tragic shooting at a school in Nashville that left six people dead.

Author's summary: Justin Pearson runs for Congress against Steve Cohen.

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