Rep. Steve Cohen ending Tennessee campaign after district redrawn
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee is ending his bid for reelection
www.wsbtv.comSteve Cohen has reportedly ended his 2026 Tennessee reelection bid after Tennessee Republicans enacted a new U.S. House map that redrew his (majority-Black) Memphis-area district in a way that favors Republicans, in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision on redistricting.[1][9]
Key details from the latest reporting:
- Cohen said he “will not seek reelection” and framed it as districts being drawn to defeat him, while he continues a legal challenge to the redistricting plan.[2][3]
- The reports say he indicated he could reenter the race if the lawsuit results in restoring his prior district.[1][2]