9th Congressional District

Virginia voters participated in primary elections on August 4, 2026, focusing on races including a GOP challenge to U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and key congressional districts. Polls operated from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with resources available through the Virginia Department of Elections for voter registration and polling place checks.

Tennessee congressional and gubernatorial candidates are receiving high-profile endorsements as the Aug. 6 primary nears. U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles relies on support from President Donald Trump and other figures, while former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher gains backing from former governors and a PAC planning heavy ad spending. Candidates like Justin Pearson and Chaz Molder also secure union and political endorsements.

Tennessee Sen. Brent Taylor previously owned stocks in three Chinese-connected companies, two of which are Pentagon-designated Chinese military firms. He claims President Trump endorsed him for being tough on China but has instructed his broker to sell any holdings linked to Chinese businesses. Taylor also holds Starbucks stock, which has faced scrutiny for liberal leanings following a state grant.

Tennessee senators Ferrell Haile and Ken Yager denied plans to redraw state House and Senate districts next year, dismissing a rumor about potential redistricting legislation. They attributed the speculation to a misinterpretation by spokesperson Molly Crawford. The legislature recently approved a contentious congressional map that split Memphis' 9th Congressional District.

The article compares Tennessee's current political landscape to the 1964 Mississippi Freedom Summer, highlighting efforts to challenge political redistricting and voter disengagement. It notes Tennessee's electorate is 48% independent and 1.7 million voters sat out the 2024 cycle, suggesting political fluidity and potential for democratic renewal.

Tennessee's redrawn congressional map splits Memphis into three districts, leading to new candidates. Rep. Steve Cohen will not run in the newly drawn 9th district, effectively retiring. Republican lawmakers gerrymandered the map to dilute Democratic voting power, a move challenged in court.

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced the end to his re-election bid after more than 19 years in Congress. He will not be included on the ballot in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District due to new district lines. The Democratic primary is scheduled for August.

Rep. Steve Cohen will give remarks after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a new GOP-friendly map into law that carved up his district. The Memphis-based 9th Congressional District was gutted amid Republicans' efforts. Cohen has vowed to take legal action.