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Democrat Rep. Steve Cohen grew emotional during a NewsNation interview after announcing he is dropping his reelection bid in Tennessee’s 9th District amid redistricting that he and Democrats say is partisan gerrymandering intended to help Republicans.
Veteran Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen says he will retire at the end of his term after the state legislature redraws his Memphis-area 9th district into three, a move that could eliminate Tennessee’s only Democratic-held seat and follows the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling on race-conscious redistricting; Cohen has sued the map and becomes the first Democratic House member to retire in this cycle.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis ends his bid for re-election after Tennessee lawmakers redraw a district he represents, carving up its Black-majority base to GOP advantage. Cohen is suing to restore his old district and says he would re-enter the race if that lawsuit succeeds. He warns Tennessee could move to an all-Republican congressional delegation, while Pearson continues his campaign in the newly drawn ninth district. Cohen, a long-time civil rights advocate and former member of the House judiciary committee, vows to oppose Trump in his remaining time in office.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis announced he is ending his bid for reelection after his district was redrawn amid nationwide redistricting battles sparked by last month’s Supreme Court decision, signaling upheaval in his political career as map fights reshape contests nationwide.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen announced he is dropping his bid for reelection in Tennessee’s 9th district after the state legislature redrew the district, splitting Memphis into parts of several districts; Cohen, the state's only Democrat, plans to retire after nearly two decades in Congress and has been a longtime advocate for civil rights and policing reform.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced he will not seek reelection after Republicans redrew his Memphis-based district, eliminating the majority-Black seat and reflecting a broader push to dismantle Black-majority districts following the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights decision; the 10-term incumbent said stepping away was the toughest moment of his career and suggested the districts were drawn to defeat him.
Tennessee Republican leaders unveiled a congressional map ahead of the midterms that would dismantle the state’s only Democratic-leaning district by splitting the Memphis-based, majority-Black district into three districts, a partisan move framed as race-neutral redistricting following a Supreme Court ruling. The proposal also seeks to change a law limiting redistricting to once per decade, with floor votes anticipated as primaries on Aug. 6 approach.
Despite a 10-21 start—the third-worst record through 31 games—the Mets will not fire manager Carlos Mendoza, backing him and the roster as team president David Stearns and owner Steve Cohen express confidence in the process and a 2027 club option remains, aiming for a turnaround.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says owner Steve Cohen has been supportive amid an 11-game skid, with Cohen reiterating postseason expectations as the team searches for an offensive spark and Juan Soto returns from a calf strain to bolster the lineup.
Steve Cohen has received approval to proceed with his casino project in New York City, marking a significant development in the city's gambling industry.
Steve Cohen, Genting Group, and Bally's have been approved to operate casinos in New York City, with Cohen's project next to Citi Field in Queens set to include a casino, entertainment, and hospitality facilities, creating thousands of jobs and generating billions in revenue and taxes. The licenses mark the culmination of a decade-long process to expand gambling in the region, with significant economic and community impacts expected.
Justin Pearson, a member of the Tennessee Three known for his expulsion and reinstatement after a gun control protest, is challenging long-time Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen in a primary, supported by Justice Democrats, as part of a broader effort to introduce younger, more progressive voices into Congress amid generational and ideological shifts.
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, known for protesting gun violence, announced a primary challenge against longtime Rep. Steve Cohen in Memphis's 9th District, supported by progressive groups seeking new leadership and addressing local issues like poverty and housing. Cohen, a veteran legislator, faces a rising young Democrat amid calls for change from party groups and community advocates.
Justin Pearson, a young Memphis lawmaker known for his activism and part of the Tennessee Three, has launched a primary challenge against incumbent Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen, advocating for generational change and progressive policies, supported by groups aiming to challenge established Democratic incumbents in safe seats.
Steve Cohen's plan to build an $8 billion casino called Metropolitan Park next to Citi Field in Queens has moved closer to approval after a community advisory panel unanimously supported the bid, which now awaits state licensing. The project aims to create thousands of jobs, include affordable housing, and boost local development, with Cohen leveraging extensive community outreach and lobbying efforts. This marks a significant step in Cohen's diversification from hedge funds to casino ownership, following mixed success with his sports team and past legal issues.