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

Cohen said he is ending his reelection bid but could return if his lawsuit restores his former district.

Democrat Rep. Steve Cohen ending campaign after redraw of his Memphis district
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Rep. Steve Cohen said he is ending his reelection campaign after Tennessee redrew his Memphis district, though he said he would reenter the race if his lawsuit restores the old district. State lawmaker Justin Pearson said he still plans to run in the redrawn district.

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Tennessee representative ending his reelection campaign after redistricting

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Tennessee state lawmaker and candidate in the redrawn 9th Congressional District

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Donald Trump
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President discussed in connection with Cohen’s criticism and the redistricting

House Democratic leader who praised Cohen

ALSO MENTIONED  Tierney Macon, Activist with The Equity Alliance commenting on the redrawn map; William P. Barr, Former attorney general referenced in an account of Cohen’s past conduct at a hearing

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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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