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Rep. Steve Cohen ending campaign in Tennessee after redraw of his Memphis district

Cohen is ending his reelection campaign after Tennessee redrew his district, while challenging the map in court.

Rep. Steve Cohen ending campaign in Tennessee after redraw of his Memphis district
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Rep. Steve Cohen is ending his reelection campaign after Tennessee Republicans redrew his Memphis-area district. He is challenging the map in court and said he would reenter the race if the lawsuit restores his old district.

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Steve Cohen Ends Reelection Campaign After Redistricting

Outlets agree Steve Cohen is ending his reelection campaign after Tennessee redrew his Memphis-area district. Many reports note he could return if a court challenge restores the former district. Left-leaning outlets frame the map as an effort to suppress Black voters and defeat Cohen. Center outlets largely focus on his decision and the map’s effect, often noting the legal challenge could bring him back. Right-leaning outlets connect his exit to the new map; some present it as a Republican opportunity, while others focus on Cohen’s response.

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