"Expelled 'Tennessee Three' Members Seek Redemption, Fight for Legislative Seats"
Tennessee Representatives Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, known as the "Tennessee Three," are seeking to regain their legislative seats after being expelled for participating in a gun control protest on the House floor. They were reinstated on an interim basis and must now win special elections. Both easily cleared their primary elections and face general election opponents in heavily Democratic districts. The expulsions drew national attention and support, with Pearson and Jones raising over $2 million combined for their campaigns. The election will also determine two other legislative seats in Nashville and eastern Tennessee.