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Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid in wake of Tennessee redistricting

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee ended his reelection campaign on Friday. The decision comes after the state's GOP lawmakers voted to split up the Memphis congressional district he's represented for almost 20 years.

Published May 15, 2026, 8:37 PM
Updated May 15, 2026, 8:55 PM4.3K
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Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid in wake of Tennessee redistricting

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee ended his reelection campaign on Friday. The decision comes after the state's GOP lawmakers voted to split up the Memphis congressional district he's represented for almost 20 years.

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