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Justin Jones faces Laura Nelson in Primary Election

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TN State Representative Justin Jones

Justin Jones, who ran unopposed, has won the Special Democratic Primary Election for Tennessee House District 52. 

Jones, along with Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) was expelled by Republicans in April following a gun control protest on the House floor.

Following his expulsion, Jones was reappointed to the seat by the Nashville Metro Council.

Jones will face a Republican challenger, Laura Nelson, in the primary election on Aug 3.

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