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Justin Pearson is now the most visible Democratic figure in the newly drawn Tennessee 9th District, with public support from Kamala Harris. Steve Cohen has dropped his reelection bid after the district was redrawn into more Republican-leaning seats, leaving the nomination race more open. Pearson’s high-profile support may strengthen his standing in the nomination race. But the redistricting has made the district more uncertain overall and could reshape the field.
State Rep. Justin Pearson challenged the last Tennessee Democrat in the House. Now he’s up against the threat of total GOP control.
Plus, Blackburn hosts a policy summit and Cohen endorses Molder in the 5th Congressional District.
After Tennessee Republicans rammed through a new congressional map that dismantles the state’s lone Democrat-held congressional district centered in Memphis, at least one furious Democrat is now openly floating the idea of Memphis seceding from the Volunteer State altogether.
Tennessee Republicans' map would crack Shelby County — home to majority-Black Memphis — into three different districts, in an effort to eliminate the state's lone remaining Democratic-held seat.
Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen broke down in tears while reflecting on his decision to drop his reelection bid after redistricting all but ensured he had no path to victory.
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Republicans in Tennessee enacted a new House map that carves up the majority-Black district he represents.
Republicans in Tennessee this month enacted a new U.S. House map that carves up a Cohen's majority-Black district, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Trump’s strategy to hold on to a slim majority in the November midterm elections.
Democratic Rep. Steven Cohen of Tennessee is ending his bid for reelection. He's just the latest lawmaker to have his career upended by the redistricting battles that are sweeping the country after a Supreme Court decision last month.
Democratic Rep. Steven Cohen of Tennessee is ending his bid for reelection.
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Indivisible Tennessee
Indivisible Tennessee endorsed Justin J. Pearson for Congress in Tennessee's 9th District.
Justice Democrats
Justice Democrats endorsed Justin Pearson for Congress in Tennessee's 9th District.
Leaders We Deserve
Leaders We Deserve endorsed Justin Pearson and pledged $1 million for his primary race.
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