Pearson takes 9th District Democratic nomination
State Rep. Justin Pearson dances in celebration of his winning the Democratic nomination for the 9th Congressional District on Aug. 6. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson capitalized on his nationwide fame and appeared ready to cruise to an easy victory in the Democratic primary.
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2026 elections Justin J. Pearson 9th Congressional DistrictNoah McLane
Noah McLane reports on business for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling blossomed.
Prior to writing for the business section, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently the statehouse reporter for The Daily Memphian.
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