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Tennessee Three receive invitation to visit the White House

Blaise GaineyWPLN News
Rule 19 is one that many Democrats believe targets two of their members: Rep. Justin J. Pearson (left) and Rep. Justin Jones (right).
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Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, will have to run for election once the session ends. That’s due to them being expelled earlier this month. State law requires that there be an election to fill their seats.

Taxpayers will be the ones footing the bill for the elections. Shelby County Election Administrator Linda Phillips told WREG in Memphis that it’d likely cost “at least $300,000 per election and $600,000 for the two of them.”

The two reinstated lawmakers will likely have an easy chance given their name recognition and national exposure. Both, along with Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, are expected to head to the White House next Monday to visit with President Joe Biden.

Blaise Gainey, Political Reporter

Blaise Gainey is the youngest of three siblings, husband and father of two. He previously held the State Government Reporter position for WFSU News in Tallahassee. He is from Apopka, Fla., and graduated from The School of Journalism at the Florida A&M University. He previously worked for The Florida Channel and WTXL-TV. He is excited to move to another capital and report on state government. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, outdoor activities and enjoying family time.

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