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Posted by: Kate Prince on Mar 22, 2022

Nashville activist and divinity student Justin Jones has announced he is running for the state’s District 52 House seat, the Nashville Post reports. Jones will run as a Democrat, joining Metro Councilmember Delishia Porterfield in the race. If elected, Jones says he would focus on fighting extremism, including extremism related to immigration. “People want to know how we are resisting these extreme bills,” Jones said. “It’s the same concerns, and I think people are united in that conversation.” Jones has frequently protested at the state legislature on behalf of voting rights, racial justice and other issues. He seeks to replace outgoing Rep. Mike Stewart.