Pearson Campaign Focus

Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson focuses on data centers, gun safety, and economic issues to unite urban and rural voters.

“He doesn’t just have guts, and he doesn’t just call out what’s happening, but he’s got hope in his eyes.”

District 9 Redraw

Tennessee Republicans redrawn District 9 to make it a safe Republican seat, but Pearson is gaining support.

Marceaux's Support

Cherie Marceaux, a Lawrence County resident, supports Pearson for his environmental and people-focused approach.

“I don’t believe in the party system. I believe in people, and he’s a people person.”

Pearson's Background

Pearson was expelled from Tennessee legislature in 2023 for gun safety advocacy with the 'Tennessee Three'.

Data Center Opposition

67% of future data centers are planned in rural America, with opposition strong in 15 counties forming District 9.

Colossus 1 Concerns

Pearson lives three miles from Colossus 1, the first SpaceXAI data center in Memphis, raising local environmental worries.

Taylor's Position

State Sen. Brent Taylor supports data centers and received $10,000 from SpaceXAI-linked PAC.

“I believe our community will unite to embrace this transformative opportunity.”

Hart Research Poll

Pearson trails Taylor 44% to 48% in a Hart Research poll commissioned by TN Rise PAC and Three Star PAC.

Pearson's Message

Pearson argues that data centers threaten local communities and that people should focus on shared concerns rather than divisions.

“career politicians and the billionaires who control them want to convince us that the problem is each other”

Environmental Concerns

Residents worry about water, air, noise pollution from data centers and impacts on wildlife in Lawrence County.

“I can see it in his smile. I can see it in his face.”

Gun Safety Advocacy

Pearson's gun safety advocacy has attracted support from conservative voters who want commonsense gun laws.

Voter Concerns

Residents in Lawrence County worry about creek water, well water, and protected species near proposed data center.

“My hope is that pearson can get up there and, on a higher level, he can get us some protection”

Coalition Building

Pearson supporters are building coalitions across District 9 to advocate for progressive causes post-election.

“It’s backfired on them, and it’s brought us closer together.”

Future Impact

Pearson believes coalition-building will lead to long-term political change in Tennessee despite election outcome.

“It’s been an overwhelming amount of support, overwhelming amount of just love and power building”