If there are new maps, what are Cohen, Kustoff and Pearson going to do?
From left to right: Steve Cohen, David Kustoff and Justin J. Pearson are all vying to represent Shelby County in this year’s midterm elections. (The Daily Memphian file)
The newly proposed Tennessee congressional map changes the home districts for one of the area’s sitting congressmen and could open opportunities for other local politicians.
At least one local elected official hinted at what they might consider if the new map passes.
When the Tennessee General Assembly acts on a new congressional map this week, the focus of a special session on redistricting that started Tuesday, it will likely see legal challenges. If the new map withstands the challenges within the legal deadlines for this year’s election, it raises the question of what sitting elected officials and others will do.
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Samuel Hardiman
Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise reporter who focuses on government and politics. He began his career at the Tulsa World where he covered business and K-12 education. Hardiman came to Memphis in 2018 to join the Memphis Business Journal, covering government and economic development. He then served as the Commercial Appeal’s city hall reporter and later joined The Daily Memphian in 2023. His current work focuses on the intersection of government, public policy, influence and how public dollars are spent.
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