Justin Pearson Plans to Regain Ousted Tennessee Lawmaker Seat.
Ousted Tennessee lawmaker Justin Pearson, who was expelled along with another Democrat, Justin Jones, said he hopes to get his seat back. Pearson accused Republicans of voter disenfranchisement and voter oppression. The Shelby County Board of Commissioners is expected to appoint Pearson's temporary replacement. Pearson and Jones were expelled after participating in a protest in favor of gun reforms following a school shooting in Nashville. Pearson wants to continue fighting for gun reforms in the legislature.