Steve Cohen Decides Against Reelection Amid Redistricting Controversy

Democratic U.S. Representative Steve Cohen announced he will not seek reelection after Republicans in Tennessee redrew his Memphis district into three Republican-leaning districts. This move, following a Supreme Court decision weakening voting rights protection, poses challenges for Democrats aiming to gain control of the U.S. House.

Democratic U.S. Representative Steve Cohen announced on Friday that he will not seek reelection following the redistricting of his Memphis district by Tennessee Republicans.

Cohen's decision comes after his majority-Black district was split into three Republican-leaning districts, thanks to a new map passed by state Republicans.

This redistricting effort follows a Supreme Court decision that weakened a significant voting rights law, posing hurdles for Democrats who need to net three seats to gain control of the U.S. House.