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Justin J. Pearson, Brent Taylor win TN Congressional District 9 primaries

Pearson won the Democratic primary and will face Brent Taylor in the November general election.

Justin J. Pearson, Brent Taylor win TN Congressional District 9 primaries
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Justin J. Pearson and Brent Taylor won their respective primaries for Tennessee’s newly drawn 9th Congressional District, setting up a November general-election matchup. The results are unofficial until election authorities certify them.

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Democratic nominee for Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District

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Republican nominee for Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District

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Democratic primary challenger

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President and political ally of Taylor

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

U.S. senator who endorsed Pearson

Bill Hagerty
R · TN · SEN

U.S. senator who endorsed Taylor

Marsha Blackburn
R · TN · SEN

U.S. senator and political ally of Taylor

U.S. representative who endorsed Pearson

Steve Cohen
D · TN-9

U.S. representative who held the previous 9th District seat and withdrew from the race

ALSO MENTIONED  Barbara Cooper, Former state representative; Brian Kelsey, Former state senator whose decision not to seek reelection preceded Taylor’s state Senate run; Steve Mulroy, Shelby County district attorney criticized by Taylor

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Justin Pearson Wins Tennessee Democratic Primary for Ninth District

Justin Pearson won the Democratic primary for Tennessee’s redrawn 9th District and will face Brent Taylor in the general election. Left-leaning outlets focus on the map’s effects on Memphis voters and Pearson’s prospects. Center outlets place the matchup in the context of redistricting and voter concerns. Right-leaning outlets emphasize that Pearson advances in a district described as strongly Republican.

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