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Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen announces retirement after GOP dismantles his district

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen announced Friday that he wouldn’t seek reelection this year after Tennessee Republicans redrew the state’s House map, splitting his Memphis-based district between three deep-red seats. Cohen, who had been facing a primary challenge from state Rep. Justin Pearson before the passage of the new lines, said…

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Tennessee Republicans redraw maps to erase last Democratic, Black-majority district

Move comes days after supreme court ruling weakened Voting Rights Act protections against racial gerrymandering

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Tennessee Republicans unveil new map that would dismantle lone Democratic seat

Tennessee Republicans proposed a new congressional map on Wednesday that would give the party a chance to hold all nine of the state’s House seats. A week after the Supreme Court ruling that limited the use of race in drawing congressional districts, state House Speaker Cameron Sexton released an image…

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Democratic candidates start 2026 with a fundraising bang

Money continued to flow as the midterm election year kicked off. Fundraising reports covering the first three months of the year show that it was a fruitful first quarter for many congressional candidates, with a handful of Senate hopefuls reporting eight-figure hauls and some House candidates surpassing the $2 million…

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‘It’s our turn’: gun-safety advocates are riding a ‘seismic’ wave to US legislatures

A once-toxic topic is helping survivors and relatives of victims get elected to enact the laws they helped draft

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Older Democrats are getting crushed by younger primary foes in the cash wars

Half a dozen incumbent House Democrats over 70 were outraised by their primary challengers.

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4 takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports for the third quarter - Roll Call

Here are some takeaways from the reports filed with the Federal Election Commission for the three months ending Sept. 30.

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At the Races: Signs of the times - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including fresh scandals and campaign announcements.

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"Tennessee Three" member Justin Pearson runs to oust Rep. Steve Cohen

Pearson is one of the most high-profile primary challengers to an older House Democrat.

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Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary - Roll Call

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson launched a primary challenge against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen.

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‘Tennessee Three’s’ Justin Pearson launches challenge against Democratic congressman

Memphis lawmaker to go up against Steve Cohen, joining wave of younger candidates calling for generational change

The Guardian - US

How power couple Paula and Dave Lombardo traded thrash metal for sultry alternative: "Venamoris is a rebirth."

Venamoris' second album To Cross Or To Burn explores the darker side of the human psyche

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Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr must win reelection to return to the House floor after 2023 sanction

Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr is seeking reelection in a race that could allow the transgender lawmaker to return to the House floor nearly two years after she was silenced and sanctioned for speaking out against her colleagues' opposition to gender-affirming care

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Faces from the DNC that you may see again - Roll Call

The Democratic convention highlighted candidates for federal and state office who also helped to personalize nominee Kamala Harris.

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‘You have imprisoned our democracy’: inside Republicans’ domination of Tennessee

A year after the Covenant school shooting in Nashville – and a mass movement for gun control – Republicans have accelerated their attacks on democratic norms

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Up First briefing: Iowa caucuses; MLK Day

Iowa Republicans kick off the 2024 election season tonight with the first caucuses to choose a presidential candidate. NPR's reading and listening picks to honor Martin Luther King Jr's legacy.

The Independent UK

New Tennessee House rules seek to discourage more uproar after highly publicized expulsions

The Republican-run Tennessee House has capped how long lawmakers can debate bills and is restricting members from speaking when deemed “out of order.”

Reason

He Wants To Label Food 'Low FODMAP.' The Government Won't Let Him.

Lots of Americans have an intolerance to FODMAPs—the sugars prevalent in garlic, onion, and many other foods.

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Tennessee Three Democrat sues over expulsion from state congress

GOP booted Justin Jones from House after he took part in gun control protest following Nashville school shooting

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D.C.'s Food Truck Underworld

Despite their popularity, food trucks at the National Mall are paying a hefty price to operate.

The Independent UK

Progressive Councilmember Freddie O'Connell wins Nashville mayor's race

Nashville metro councilmember Freddie O'Connell has resoundingly won the race to become the next mayor of the Democratic-leaning city

The Guardian - US

‘It seems like a game’: Tennessee gun reform push ends in whimper

A school shooting propelled a call for tighter gun laws – but parents and advocates feel vulnerable as legislature adjourns without making any changes

The Independent UK

‘Tennessee Three’ lawmaker who GOP tried to silence launches bid to unseat Republican senator

Johnson and two others lawmakers have battled Republicans in their state over response to mass shootings

The Independent UK

Rep. Gloria Johnson of 'Tennessee Three' officially launches 2024 Senate campaign

Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has formally announced her campaign for U.S. Senate in 2024

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Tennessee votes to silence lawmaker who protested inaction on gun laws – again

Justin Jones was part of a group of lawmakers expelled from the Tennessee House for joining anti-gun violence protests. He was just silenced again on the statehouse floor, Josh Marcus reports

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