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Steve Cohen to retire after Tennessee redistricting
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Summary: Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen said he will not seek re-election after Tennessee Republicans redrew his district.
WHO: Rep. Steve Cohen
WHAT: Announced he will not run for re-election following Tennessee redistricting that created three gerrymandered districts.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
WHERE: Memphis, Tennessee
WHY: Tennessee Republicans redrew his Memphis-based district into three gerrymandered congressional districts.
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