Shelby County Commission could reappoint Pearson Wednesday
The Shelby County Commission could reappoint Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis to the State House District 86 seat on Wednesday. Pearson raises his fists on the floor of the House chamber to recognize his supporters before the start of the legislative session Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Nashville before his expulsion from the Tennessee House of Representatives. (George Walker IV/AP Photo)
Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, and former State Rep. Justin Jones were expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives last week.
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