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

Pearson said he still plans to run in the redrawn district after challenging Cohen in the primary.

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-area district to favor Republicans. He said he would reenter the race if his court challenge restores his former district.

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Tennessee lawmaker and candidate for the redrawn 9th Congressional District

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Steve Cohen
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Tennessee representative ending his reelection campaign after the redrawing of his district

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

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

House Democratic leader who praised Cohen

ALSO MENTIONED  William P. Barr, Former attorney general mentioned in an account of a past House Judiciary Committee hearing

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Steve Cohen Withdraws From Race After Redistricting

Steve Cohen said he is ending his reelection campaign after Tennessee redrew his Memphis district, and said he could return if his lawsuit restores his former district. Justin Pearson said he plans to run in the redrawn district. Center outlets share a straight-reporting focus on Cohen’s campaign ending and possible return if his lawsuit restores his former district; both note Pearson plans to run, while one describes the new district as favoring Republicans.

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