Rep. Steve Cohen ending campaign in Tennessee after redraw of his Memphis district
Summary
Representative Steve Cohen of Tennessee has stopped his campaign for reelection after new voting district lines were drawn in a way that reduces his chances of winning. He is challenging the redistricting plan in court and may run again if the original district map is restored.Key Facts
- Rep. Steve Cohen is a Democrat from Tennessee representing a district in Memphis.
- Republicans in Tennessee redrew the voting map to divide Cohen’s majority-Black district.
- The new map favors the Republican Party, aligning with President Donald Trump’s strategy for the upcoming election.
- Cohen said he does not want to quit but believes the new districts were designed to defeat him.
- He is legally challenging the redistricting plan in court.
- Cohen has represented his district for nearly 20 years.
- He serves on the House Judiciary Committee and works on voting rights and civil rights issues.
- Cohen may resume his campaign if the court reinstates his original district boundaries.
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