CJ Pearson

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  1. ↑ Upon his eighteenth birthday, Pearson announced on Twitter that he became a registered voter and on his official website it states that he is a Republican. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 @thecjpearson (July 31, 2020). "Just registered to vote..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Hale, Rachel. "These influencers are helping the Republican National Convention reach the youth vote". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  3. ↑ "RNC Launches 'Youth Advisory Council' to Attract Young Voters". brilynhollyhand.com. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ "tweet announcing candidacy". Twitter.
  5. ↑ "Republicans' latest outreach to young, nonwhite voters just fell flat in Georgia". MSNBC. March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Voters choose county commissioner as new Georgia House member". AP News. March 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ "GA House candidate CJ Pearson announces forgoing running in May Primary Election, focusing on working on Trump's election". WJBF. March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  8. ↑ "12-year-old goes viral for dissing President Obama, now wants to run for office". ABC7 Chicago. February 25, 2015.
  9. ↑ @thecjpearson (July 31, 2019). "So blessed to see the age of 17. I thank God every day for the good he's done in my life and the people's he's brought into it.
    I wouldn't be where I am today without so many of you. And for each of you - even the haters (to evoke @realDonaldTrump!) - I am grateful!"     (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. 1 2 3 Fouriezos, Nick (January 12, 2015). "A conservative whiz kid". USA Today. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  11. ↑ McCord, Susan (December 7, 2014). "Middle-schooler C.J. Pearson engaging the political process". Columbia County News-Times. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  12. ↑ Campbell, Colin (June 18, 2015). "12-year-old YouTube star: Young people love Rand Paul because he is "a maverick"". Business Insider. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  13. 1 2 3 Sylvan, Lane (September 2015). "Teenager determined to help Ted Cruz become president". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  14. ↑ @thecjpearson (May 30, 2020). "I'll be walking across the stage and graduating in just a few hours!
    I'm grateful for the leadership of @BrianKempGA and local leaders that will allow us to enjoy an in-person ceremony as we prepare to embark onto our next chapters.
    Let's go!"     (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. ↑ @evans_high (June 18, 2020). "Class of 2020 CJ Pearson making a difference!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ↑ Pearson, CJ (January 3, 2023). "Why I'm leaving college and choosing education over indoctrination". The New York Post.
  17. 1 2 3 Jessup, John (August 2, 2016). "Teen Conservative Commentator Weighs in on Race to the White House". CBN News. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  18. ↑ Suggs, Ernie (February 23, 2015). "12-year-old launched to fame by Obama diss". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  19. 1 2 Chasmar, Jessica (February 23, 2015). "12-year-old conservative releases viral clip: 'President Obama, you don't love America'". The Washington Times. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  20. ↑ Osborn, Scott (March 1, 2015). "Interview With CJ Pearson: A Joe For America Exclusive". JoeForAmerica.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
  21. ↑ "General Assembly; age requirements for members; lower". Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
  22. ↑ Campbell, Colin (June 18, 2015). "12-year-old YouTube star explains what millennials think about Rand Paul". Business Insider. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Cruz names CJ Pearson as national chairman of "Teens for Ted"". Cruz for President. September 8, 2015. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  24. ↑ Smith, Allan (November 4, 2015). "The GOP's 13-year-old internet star ditched his favorite candidate's campaign". Business Insider. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  25. ↑ Tal Kopan (November 27, 2015). "Viral teen YouTube star renounces conservatism". CNN. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  26. ↑ "C.J. Pearson, ex-conservative poster child, endorses Bernie Sanders". The Washington Times. Archived from the original on April 9, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  27. ↑ Hensch, Mark (December 9, 2015). "Former conservative teen YouTube star backs Sanders". TheHill. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  28. 1 2 Pearson, CJ (August 30, 2016). "I'm a Young Black Man and I Support Donald Trump". Time. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  29. ↑ Holloway, Kristen. "17-year-old raises $160k to help black-owned businesses damaged in protests". WSBTV. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  30. ↑ Bond, Paul (October 15, 2020). "Meet the Young, Black Conservatives Who Are Stumping for Trump—Despite the Backlash". Newsweek. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  31. ↑ "Marc Lamont Hill drags CJ Pearson following debate on critical race theory". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  32. 1 2 Siegel, Tatiana (February 24, 2025). "UTA Signs Republican Gen Z Activist CJ Pearson (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  33. ↑ "Bama student picked for Electoral College". Al.com. November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  34. 1 2 Bluestein, Greg. "Feds interview Georgia Republicans who refused to serve as 'fake' electors". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
  35. ↑ Lerner, Kira (June 29, 2022). "Trump's fake electors: Here's the full list". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
  36. ↑ Lerner, Kira. "Full list of Trump's 'alternate electors' revealed". The Albany Herald. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
  37. ↑ "An all-star lineup of far-right faves has latched on to 'Stop the Steal'". The Daily Dot. November 5, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  38. ↑ "As America waits, demonstrators demand to count (or stop counting) the votes". Los Angeles Times. November 6, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  39. ↑ "Bama freshman CJ Pearson speaks at 'Stop the Steal' rally". al. December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  40. ↑ "Georgia election fraud suit named for Bama student". al. November 26, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  41. ↑ "Georgia election fraud suit named for Bama student". al.com. November 26, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  42. ↑ "Judge dismisses Sidney Powell bid to overturn Biden win in Georgia". Washington Post. December 10, 2020.
  43. ↑ Olivia Rubin; Matthew Mosk (November 30, 2020). "Former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell still pushing conspiracy-filled election lawsuits". ABC News.
  44. ↑ "Gen Z conservative firebrand C.J. Pearson among 10 qualifying candidates for open Georgia legislative seats". Associated Press. January 10, 2024.
  45. ↑ "Conservative activist C.J. Pearson enters race for Georgia House District 125 seat". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  46. ↑ Hudson, Scott (February 6, 2024). "Hearing to review Pearson residency held". The Augusta Press. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  47. ↑ Hudson, Scott (February 10, 2024). "Pearson wins residency challenge". The Augusta Press.
  48. ↑ "Gary Richardson, CJ Pearson head to run-off for Georgia House District 125 seat". WRDW. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  49. ↑ Niesse, Mark. "Richardson wins Georgia House runoff over MAGA hopeful Pearson". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  50. ↑ "Columbia County election officials decline to do hand recount". WRDW. March 12, 2024.
  51. ↑ Edge, Joe (March 21, 2024). "Column: C.J. Pearson moving on from the State House is the right decision". The Augusta Press.
  52. ↑ "CJ Pearson: freelance journalist and political pundit". The Huffington Post. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  53. ↑ Zorthian, Julia (September 19, 2015). "Meet 13-Year-Old Conservative Activist CJ Pearson". TIME. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  54. ↑
  55. ↑ Scott, Eugene (December 9, 2015). "Right to left: Ex-conservative teen YouTube star backs Sanders". CNN. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  56. ↑ Pearson, CJ (December 16, 2015). "I'm 13 And Donald Trump Becoming President Scares The Crap Out Of Me". MTV News. Archived from the original on December 19, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  57. ↑ "Political views of CJ Pearson". cjpearson.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  58. ↑ Pearson, CJ (October 2, 2015). "#YesImAChristian and I have no apologies". YouTube. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  59. 1 2 Weigel, David (September 25, 2015). "Why did a 13-year-old conservative star apparently hoax the White House?". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  60. ↑ Leslie, Jennifer; Wolfe, Julie (September 18, 2015). "Ga. teen blasts White House invite of Ahmed Mohamed". USA Today. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  61. ↑ King, Michael (September 24, 2015). "White House denies blocking teen critic on Twitter". USA Today. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  62. ↑ Pearson, CJ (September 23, 2015). "My response to the White House" (video). Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  63. 1 2 McCord, Susan. "Teen political blogger C.J. Pearson suspended for cyberbullying". The Augusta Chronicle.
  64. ↑ McCord, Susan. "Teen blogger suspended through end of school year". The Augusta Chronicle.
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CJ Pearson
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Pearson in 2021
Chair of the Republican National Committee Youth Advisory Council
Incumbent
Assumed office
May 2023
Servingwith Kat Cammack, Brilyn Hollyhand, and Mike Lawler