Democrats expelled from Tennessee House win primaries, sending message on gun control

Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, who were expelled from the Tennessee state House in April, won their primary races for their old seats.
Jones, Pearson, and another House legislator led supporters in a protest on the chamber floor calling for stricter gun safety measures after a mass shooting in March.
The situation drew national attention to racial dynamics in the Tennessee Legislature, with accusations of racism against Republicans.
Expelled Tennessee state lawmakers Justin Jones and Justin Pearson won their special primary elections.
The two lawmakers were expelled earlier this year for protesting gun violence on the House floor.