Tennessee Democrat Gloria Johnson Launches Senate Bid After Gun Control Protest Controversy
- Johnson gained prominence as one of the "Tennessee Three" who protested loose gun laws after a shooting.
- Johnson narrowly avoided expulsion from the state legislature for her role in the protest.
- Johnson is running against Republican incumbent Senator Marsha Blackburn in the 2024 election.
- Johnson's campaign is focused on gun control, healthcare, education, wages, and abortion rights.
- Johnson faces an uphill battle against Blackburn in the heavily conservative state.