Justin Pearson & Steven Cohen

Justin Pearson: Justin Pearson, a state lawmaker, was challenging Steven Cohen in the primary and intends to continue his campaign in United States — Tennessee's newly redrawn 9th Congressional District, despite the increased difficulty.

Steven Cohen: Steven Cohen, a Democratic Representative from United States — Tennessee, is ending his bid for reelection due to the redistricting of his Memphis-based district, which was reshaped to the Republican Party's advantage. He is challenging the redistricting in court.

Justin Pearson: Justin Pearson, a Black Democrat from Memphis, denounced the maps as 'racist tools of white supremacy at the behest of the most powerful white supremacist in the United States of America, Donald J. Trump'.

Steven Cohen: Steven Cohen, a Democratic U.S. Representative for United States — Tennessee, expressed strong opposition to the redistricting, stating it is an absurd attempt by the state legislature to take over the majority-Black city.

Justin Pearson: Justin Pearson, a state Representative from Memphis running for Congress, denounced the United States — Republican Party (United States) plan for redistricting as 'racist redistricting'.