Justin Jones faces Laura Nelson in Primary Election

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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