Taylor claims win over Pearson in 9th District U.S. House race

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Republican Brent Taylor has claimed victory Tuesday in the 9th District U.S. House race against Democrat Justin J. Pearson. With 99% of precincts reporting Tuesday night, Taylor held a lead of about 2,500 votes, with 49.63% of the vote to Pearson's 48.5%. "I've got the same Tennessee grit that Davy Crockett had [...]

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