In a bid to secure control of the Tennessee statehouse, Republicans are pushing for a total takeover, but a key Democratic candidate is refusing to back down. Justin Pearson, a House candidate at the center of a high-stakes battle over voting rights, has just received a significant endorsement from progressive icon Bernie Sanders. The Vermont senator's backing is a major boost for Pearson, who has been a vocal advocate for voting rights and has faced intense opposition from Republican lawmakers. As the Tennessee general election heats up, Pearson's fight against the GOP's efforts to consolidate power has become a focal point in the state's electoral landscape.
Pearson challenged the last Tennessee Democrat in the House. Now he’s up against the threat of total GOP control. The post Bernie Sanders Backs Justin Pearson, House Candidate at the Heart of Tennessee Voting Rights Fight appeared first on The Intercept.
