Tennessee's 9th congressional district Democratic primary on August 6, 2026, features an open seat after longtime incumbent Steve Cohen withdrew following May 2026 redistricting that divided Memphis across multiple districts. State Representative Justin Pearson holds an overwhelming lead in trader consensus, driven by his established name recognition from legislative activism, early campaign launch, active listening tour across the expanded district's 15 counties, and endorsements from progressive figures. Other declared candidates including state Senator London Lamar and community activist M. LaTroy A-Williams trail significantly, while DeVante Hill and Cohen register minimal implied probabilities consistent with their limited or absent involvement in this specific primary. The August filing deadline and subsequent campaign activity have reinforced Pearson's positioning ahead of the vote.