The Hill • May 16, 2026 14:56

Cohen gets candid on retirement after redistricting loss: ‘I’ve got a great district’

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Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen (D) gave an emotional tribute to his district after he announced his retirement from Congress on Friday. The 76-year-old lawmaker teared up during an interview with The Hill’s broadcast partner, NewsNation, when speaking about his decision to step down after nearly two decades in the legislature. “I’ve got a great district,”...

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After redistricting, what does representation mean to Tennessee voters?

Fri 15:54 - The Hill

Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen to retire after GOP targets him with redistricting

Sat 14:56 - The Hill

Cohen gets candid on retirement after redistricting loss: ‘I’ve got a great district’

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After redistricting, what does representation mean to Tennessee voters?

What does representation look like for Tennessee voters who were split into three new congressional districts last week? NPR traveled from Memphis into the Nashville suburbs to ask.

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Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen to retire after GOP targets him with redistricting

Rep. Steve Cohen (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 …