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Justin JonesDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 52
28
Years of Age
12
Months of Experience
TNResidence (state)

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.

Education4 - 4 of 2
Fisk University
BA Political Science
2013 - 2017
Vanderbilt Divinity School
Attendee Theological Studies
Past Positions1 - 2 of 2
Assistant Democratic Floor Leader
Tennessee State House of Representatives
2023 - 2023
Representative
Tennessee State House of Representatives
2022 - Current
Other Experience1 - 2 of 2
Former Member
Board of Directors, Tennessee Healthcare Campaign
Former Youth Commissioner
City of Oakland