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‘ Tennessee Democrats expelled by GOP over protests win back their seats ‘ - btfc - 08-04-2023
“ The two Democratic state representatives in Tennessee who were expelled by Republicans in April for protesting in support of gun safety on the chamber floor won elections Thursday night for their old seats, The Associated Press projected.
Justin Jones won his election for his state House seat in Nashville, and Justin J. Pearson won his race in Memphis, according to AP projections.
Jones defeated Republican Laura Nelson, while Pearson won his race against independent candidate Jeff Johnston.
Both lawmakers had been reinstated by local government officials shortly after their expulsion in April, but they still had to run for their old seats — both in primary elections in June and in Thursday’s general elections.
While Jones and Pearson were heavily favored to win — each of their districts comprise heavily Democratic areas — their electoral success nevertheless delivered a resounding message to Republicans in the state Legislature that the lawmakers continue to enjoy robust support.
Their return may also provide momentum for Democrats and other lawmakers who support gun measures, ahead of a special legislative session scheduled later this month that Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, called specifically to address gun reform. “
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna97374
Re: ‘ Tennessee Democrats expelled by GOP over protests win back their seats ‘ - anonymouse1 - 08-04-2023
Very good news. I bet those folks have bright futures.
Re: ‘ Tennessee Democrats expelled by GOP over protests win back their seats ‘ - $tevie - 08-04-2023
I suppose this isn't a surprise but it certainly is uplifting news.
Re: ‘ Tennessee Democrats expelled by GOP over protests win back their seats ‘ - Lemon Drop - 08-04-2023
Yay Justins!
Re: ‘ Tennessee Democrats expelled by GOP over protests win back their seats ‘ - hal - 08-04-2023
I thought expelled meant expelled - not 'go home and run for election again and then come back'.
Re: ‘ Tennessee Democrats expelled by GOP over protests win back their seats ‘ - $tevie - 08-04-2023
hal wrote:Local officials in their respective districts appointed them to fill the vacant positions in the interim, to circumvent the expulsions, and then special elections were held which is what they just won.
I thought expelled meant expelled - not 'go home and run for election again and then come back'.
Re: ‘ Tennessee Democrats expelled by GOP over protests win back their seats ‘ - Speedy - 08-05-2023
hal wrote:
I thought expelled meant expelled - not 'go home and run for election again and then come back'.
Most legislators are expelled for criminal behavior and their now-former constituents find a more appealing candidate, usually from the same party.