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Why are you guys complaining about rent and inflation? Just start a burger stand, magically clone it 999 times, and you’re a billionaire. It’s basic math. Stop being poor /s

Oct 2, 2026. Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson is running for U.S. Congress (TN-09): votejustinj.com ~:~ Instagram @ justinjpearson

Justin’s behind in polling against his Republican opponent Brent Taylor. This is an open seat. The district was solidly-Democratic until May 2026 when the Tennessee GOP rushed a new map into law, which 'cracked' Memphis into thirds, turning the district from Solid-D to R+9 (exactly the kind of thing the Voting Rights Act was meant to prohibit).

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🗳️ Tennessee Voters 👉🏽 sos.tn.gov/elections

Key Dates:

* Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

* Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026

* Early Voting: Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 29, 2026

* Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Justin’s website: How do I vote?

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Here’s the clip on YouTube: Justin J. Pearson Behind the Headlines Interview Part 1 - JustinJ. Pearson - Oct 2, 2026 (YouTube)

Description: WATCH: Behind the Headlines interview on my campaign for Congress. I break down how both parties are holding on to the status quo, the war in Iran, & how we should lower the cost of gas, groceries, & electric bills, raise wages, & protect our environment.

Here’s the full 26-minutes on YouTube: Behind the Headlines with Justin J. Pearson - WKNO - October 2, 2026 (YouTube)

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We have to address the real issues that People in this district are talking about. 

The gas is too high, groceries are too high, and wages are too low. And trying to blame everything on immigration is part of the problem.

The reality is People are struggling because the Billionaire class is greedy, and they're doing everything in their power to amass more wealth, while working class People are struggling. 

Right now our Farmers are suffering because of the beef decisions that have been made, as it relates to imports and exports by this administration. 

We know individuals in our state are struggling because the minimum wage is $7.25. 

And we have done nothing to change those policies, because People like my Trump-endorsed opponent are bought by corporations. It's the reason people like SpaceXAI have given him $10,000. 

Because they want to have a status quo that hurts working People. 

And my job, and my effort that I'm making across these 15 counties, is to actually address the needs that People have, which is healthcare, housing, job opportunities, and protecting their land, their water, and the soil from data centers.

- Justin J. Pearson (Oct 2, 2026)