Justin Jones (Tennessee politician)
Justin Shea Bautista-Jones (born August 25, 1995) is an American activist and politician from the state of Tennessee. A member of the Democratic Party, he serves in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 52, representing parts of Nashville. As of 2023, Jones is the second youngest member of the State House. He was expelled in April 2023 for violating decorum rules by participating in a gun control protest on the House floor. The Nashville Metro Council voted unanimously to reinstate Jones to serve as an interim representative pending a special election to fill the seat.
Justin Jones | |
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Jones in 2023 | |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| Assumed office April 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| In office January 10, 2023 – April 6, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Stewart |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Justin Shea Bautista-Jones August 25, 1995 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Fisk University (BA) Vanderbilt University |
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