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United States Representative, Congressional District 9

Unofficial result: Won — Brent Taylor (Republican)

Source: elections.tn.gov

Congressional District 9, Tennessee
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
  • Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
  • Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Republican

Brent Taylor is a funeral director who served on the Memphis City Council and as Shelby County Commission chairman before joining the Tennessee Senate in 2023. His stated priorities include immigration enforcement, tougher bail rules, and lower living costs.

Records: Anti-Corruption 5 for, 1 against, Immigration 5 against, Civil Rights 4 against,

Independent

Dennis Clark is a businessman who has run for public office several times.

Democratic

Justin J. Pearson is a public servant from Memphis, born in 1995 and married to Oceana R. Gilliam. He attended Mitchell High School and Bowdoin College.

Records: Gun Control 22 for, Environment and Public Health 8 for, Healthcare Affordability 4 for,

Independent

As of October 2026, we found no public information about Michelle Davis Head's job, background, or goals.

Sources: fec.gov2