A primary election in Tennessee is part of a national trend. It pits Representative Steve Cohen, 76, who has held his seat for 10 years, against Justin Pearson, 31, a young state lawmaker. A recent phone call between the two ended with a challenge: “I’m going to beat you,” said Pearson.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/us/politics/democrats-age-memphis-house-primary.html