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Justin Pearson, Brent Taylor projected to win Tenn. 9th Congressional District primaries
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· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway For more information on the election and the candidates, readers can refer to the source, FOX 17 WZTV Nashville, which may have additional coverage and updates on the 9th Congressional District primaries and the upcoming November showdown.
In local politics, Justin Pearson and Brent Taylor are projected to win the primaries for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. This district has been newly redrawn, which may impact the upcoming election. The November election is expected to be closely watched, suggesting that the outcome may have significant implications.
However, details about the candidates and their platforms are not provided here. For more information on the election and the candidates, readers can refer to the source, FOX 17 WZTV Nashville , which may have additional coverage and updates on the 9th Congressional District primaries and the upcoming November showdown.
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Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) ·
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