Jones and Pearson took the opportunity of their victories to thank their supporters, chide their political opponents, and set an agenda for the future. In a message to supporters after his victory was announced, Jones thanked “people power” for easily winning the election. “They messed around; now they gotta find out,” Jones said of the Republicans who opposed him. “Their attacks on democracy will not Jones pledged to “build a multi-racial, multi-generational movement to transform this state and move this state forward.”

After being expelled from the TN legislature for peacefully protesting— Justin Jones has won re-election to his house seat in Nashville after he was forced into a special election.

Polls closed an hour ago. The race was already called because of the sheer volume of his lead. pic.twitter.com/44sacCeRVB

— Olivia Julianna ???? (@0liviajulianna) August 4, 2023

Pearson posted a message on the social media platform X, tagging the Tennessee GOP and telling them “You can’t expel a Movement! You can’t expel Hope!”

Sunday always comes! @tnhousegop @TNGOP You can’t expel a Movement! You can’t expel Hope! Resurrection is a promised prophecy to a persecuted people! Thank you District 86 and our Movement for your votes, love, prayer, and support! We did it!!!!! pic.twitter.com/RYQhIXzzot

— Justin J. Pearson (@Justinjpearson) August 4, 2023

With the Tennessee government still firmly in Republican hands, Jones and Pearson will have their work cut out for them as they attempt to grow the movement that they represent. But the high profile that both men have achieved as a result of their ordeal has amplified their message and ironically given them greater influence than they had before.