April 24, 2023 •
Tennessee Special Election Dates Set
After the expulsion and reappointment of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, the elections for House districts 52 and 86 have been established. The special primary election will take place June 15 and the special general election will be held August […]
After the expulsion and reappointment of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, the elections for House districts 52 and 86 have been established.
The special primary election will take place June 15 and the special general election will be held August 3.
April 17, 2023 •
State Representative Justin Jones and Justin Pearson Reappointed
The Nashville Metropolitan Council voted unanimously 36-0 to reappoint State Rep. Justin Jones to the House District 52 seat. The Shelby County Board of Commissioners also voted unanimously to reappoint State Rep. Justin Pearson to House District 86 seat. Jones […]
The Nashville Metropolitan Council voted unanimously 36-0 to reappoint State Rep. Justin Jones to the House District 52 seat.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners also voted unanimously to reappoint State Rep. Justin Pearson to House District 86 seat.
Jones and Pearson were expelled from the House on April 7 following a protest on the House floor.
Jones and Pearson will serve as interim representatives until the special elections for their seats are held.
April 10, 2023 •
Tennessee Lawmakers Expelled From Legislature
State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson were officially expelled from the legislature after individual resolutions were brought by Republicans proposing their removal. A procedural vote cleared the chamber, and the two-thirds vote of the House needed to formally […]
State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson were officially expelled from the legislature after individual resolutions were brought by Republicans proposing their removal.
A procedural vote cleared the chamber, and the two-thirds vote of the House needed to formally expel the representatives was received.
The lawmakers’ districts comprised the cities of Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis.
Rep. Gloria Johnson also faced expulsion but was not removed as the two-thirds vote failed by a single vote.
Special elections will be held to fill the seats vacated by the two members.
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