Tennessee state Representative Justin Pearson, one of the "Tennessee Three" lawmakers who gained national attention in 2023, has won the Democratic primary in the state's newly redrawn 9th Congressional District. The victory sets up a general election contest in November and reflects the impact of Tennessee's redistricting on the race, with Pearson benefiting from strong name recognition and financial backing.

Pearson, who represents District 86 in the Memphis area, defeated state Senator London Lamar, community activist Marion LaTroy Alexandria-Williams and attorney Jim Torino to secure the Democratic nomination on Thursday. He entered the primary with backing from progressive "Squad" figures and had raised a campaign warchest running into the millions of dollars, significantly outpacing his Democratic rivals, positioning him strongly ahead of the November general election.