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U.S. House · TN-09 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Justin J. Pearson

Democratic candidate for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District

Justin J. Pearson is a Memphis state representative, minister and community organizer focused on jobs, healthcare, gun safety and environmental justice.

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DistrictTN-09
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Justin stands.

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Jobs wages and workers

  • Supports a federal jobs guarantee, higher minimum wages, small businesses and stronger union rights through the PRO Act

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Universal healthcare and hospitals

  • Supports Medicare for All and stronger rural and veterans’ healthcare so people can get affordable care

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Gun safety and prevention

  • Supports universal background checks, assault weapon restrictions, permit requirements and cooling-off periods

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Public schools and funding

  • Supports stronger public school funding and opposes voucher schemes that divert resources from public classrooms

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Data centers and environment

  • Supports a data center moratorium and protecting communities from pollution and rising utility costs

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Congressional ethics and democracy

  • Supports reversing Citizens United and banning congressional stock trading to reduce corruption

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2023–present

    Experience

    Tennessee District 86 representative

    Serves Memphis and nearby communities.

  2. 2020

    Experience

    Memphis Community Against the Pipeline cofounder

    Organized the community coalition.

  3. 2015

    Experience

    Congressman Steve Cohen intern

    Worked in Washington and Memphis.

  4. 2021

    Accomplishment

    Pipeline cancellation

    Helped the coalition defeat the Byhalia project.

  5. 2024

    Accomplishment

    Truman Moral Courage Award

    Received the civil rights leadership honor.

  • Experience

    Community of Faith Christian Church minister

    Serves the congregation.

  • Experience

    Year Up special assistant to CEO

    Worked in workforce development.

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