Longtime Democrat Rep. Steve Cohen to Step Down Amid Redistricting Fears In a shocking move that's sending shockwaves through Washington, Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) has announced his decision to retire at the end of his term, becoming the first casualty of the Republican Party's aggressive redistricting efforts ahead of the November midterm elections. As a liberal Democrat in his 20th year on Capitol Hill, Cohen's departure marks a significant loss for his party, which is bracing for the impact of Republican-led redistricting efforts aimed at tilting the electoral landscape in their favor. With Cohen set to turn 77 later this month, his retirement raises questions about the motivations behind his decision and the potential implications for the future of Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. As the midterm elections draw near, Cohen's departure adds another layer of uncertainty to an already contentious electoral season.
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), a liberal Democrat in his 20th year on Capitol Hill, announced Friday that he will retire at the end of the term, becoming the earliest casualty of the Republicans’ redistricting campaign ahead of November’s midterms. Cohen, who will turn 77 later this month, hammered the Republicans for orchestrating a powergrab to...
