Event Brief
Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen said he will retire from Congress at the end of his term after his Memphis district was redrawn.
WHO: Rep. Steve Cohen
WHAT: Announced he will retire from Congress and drop his reelection bid after redistricting.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 11:44 AM ET
WHERE: Memphis, Tennessee
WHY: His district in Memphis was redrawn after redistricting.
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