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Democrats face uphill battle in winning any Tennessee U.S. House race — Brent Taylor | ChamberLight
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Tennessee’s newly redrawn congressional map heavily favors Republicans, making Democratic victories unlikely in 2026. The 9th and 5th Districts are Democrats’ strongest opportunities, but both Democratic candidates trail in internal polls.
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Democratic candidate in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District
Republican candidate in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District
President whose political influence and Memphis task force are discussed in the redistricting and election analysis
Outgoing representative who lost the Republican primary in the 5th District
Incumbent representative who decided not to seek reelection from the 9th District
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Democratic candidate in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District
BT Republican candidate in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District
President whose political influence and Memphis task force are discussed in the redistricting and election analysis
SHOW 2 MORE SHOW FEWER Outgoing representative who lost the Republican primary in the 5th District
Incumbent representative who decided not to seek reelection from the 9th District
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