9th district
Coverage of 9th district in the Nexus archive.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primary
Tennessee’s state primary features a gubernatorial race with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Rep. John Rose, a new congressional map reshaping Memphis districts, and competitive races for U.S. House and Senate seats. Memphis voters will select House nominees under a Republican-drawn map, and candidates in the new 9th District include state Rep. Justin Pearson and Sen. Brent Taylor.
- Spanberger says Va. Dems can flip at least 4 House seats, but concerned Trump will ‘sow doubt’ in election
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger expressed confidence in flipping four Republican-held U.S. House seats in November and shared concerns about potential election interference from President Donald Trump. She highlighted issues like Trump's tariffs, the war with Iran, and the 'Big Beautiful Bill' as factors influencing voter sentiment in key districts.
- At Back Of The Yards Neighborhood Cleanup, Community Mourns Zenobia Weatherspoon
City workers and residents in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood conducted a cleanup near where Zenobia Weatherspoon, 38, was found dead in a garbage can on July 11. The community expressed grief over her death and called for justice, while Ald. Stephanie Coleman emphasized the need for improved city services in the area, which has numerous vacant lots and abandoned properties.
- Polls open in New Jersey: What voters need to know
Voting locations in New Jersey opened for a primary election, with November elections set to elect new congressional representatives. The 7th and 9th districts could influence the balance of power in Congress.