MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Republican Brent Taylor has claimed victory Tuesday in the 9th District U.S. House race against Democrat Justin J. Pearson. With 99% of precincts reporting Tuesday night, Taylor held a lead of about 2,500 votes, with 49.63% of the vote to Pearson's 48.5%. "I've got the same Tennes see grit that Davy Crockett had [...] ...read more read less