Tennessee's 9th Congressional District (TN-9)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 6 sources

Steve Cohen, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2007.

The district includes parts of Shelby and Tipton counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 759,561, a median household income of $55,052, and a median age of 34.3. Of residents 25 and older, 26.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Steve Cohen

U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 9th District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

Tennessee uses a new congressional map in 2026: HB 7003 (Public Chapter 3), enacted May 7, 2026.

The 2026 election for TN-9 uses the new map's TN-9; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Cohen is not seeking re-election in 2026 (announced May 15, 2026).

8 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TN-9 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TN-9 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Justin J. Pearson	Democratic	$2,344,947	$844,733	Jul 17
Brent Taylor	Republican	$1,549,482	$417,377	Jul 17
Steve Cohen (incumbent)	Democratic	$776,211	$1,843,018	Jun 30
William Todd Warner	Republican	$689,617	-$237,637	Jul 17
Jeremy Thompson	Republican	$228,564	$41,829	Jul 17
James Torino	Democratic	$119,549	$48,529	Jul 17
London Lamar	Democratic	$76,320	$7,606	Jul 17
Charlotte Bergmann	Republican	$66,902	$11,747	Jul 17