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Longtime Leftist Rep. Steve Cohen Ends Reelection Bid, Citing Tennessee's New GOP-Drawn District Map – The Yeshiva World

Cohen said he would end his reelection bid under the new map but could return if his lawsuit restores his former district.

Longtime Leftist Rep. Steve Cohen Ends Reelection Bid, Citing Tennessee's New GOP-Drawn District Map – The Yeshiva World
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Rep. Steve Cohen announced that he is ending his reelection bid after Tennessee Republicans redrew his district, though he said he would return to the race if his lawsuit restores the old boundaries. State lawmaker Justin Pearson plans to continue his campaign in the new district.

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Tennessee representative ending his reelection bid after redistricting

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

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President whom Cohen accused of seeking another Republican vote in Congress

House Democratic leader who praised Cohen

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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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