Democratic representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson's victories send a message to Republicans that the two men continue to enjoy robust support in their districts and could provide a punch of momentum for advocates of gun legislation.
Pearson had faced a Democratic challenger, David Page, while Jones ran unopposed. Unofficial results showed that Pearson and Jones won overwhelmingly. Local government officials reinstated both to their seats days afterTheir victories send a message to Republicans in the state House that the two men continue to enjoy robust support in their districts and could provide a punch of momentum for advocates of gun legislation ahead of athis summer that Gov.
Jones and Pearson's primary wins Thursday night mark the latest development in an ongoing and chaotic saga within the state government.
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