Tennessee's 9th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- Shelby County
- Tipton County
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Your representatives
Steve Cohen
Democrat
Representative since Jan 4, 2007
Raised $776,211 · Cash on hand $1,843,018 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Steve Cohen voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve CohenWinner | D | 93,800 | 70.04% |
| Charlotte Bergmann | R | 35,123 | 26.23% |
| George Flinn | IND | 3,349 | 2.50% |
| Dennis Clark | IND | 1,160 | 0.87% |
| Paul Cook | IND | 485 | 0.36% |
| Bobby Lyons | Write-in | 1 | 0.00% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve CohenWinner | D | 187,905 | 77.37% |
| Charlotte Bergmann | R | 48,818 | 20.10% |
| Dennis Clark | IND | 3,962 | 1.63% |
| Bobby Lyons | IND | 2,192 | 0.90% |
| Charles Shappley | Write-in | 3 | 0.00% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 749,932 | 7,227,750 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 34.3 | 39.1 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $55,603 | $71,997 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 22.7% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.9% | 32.4% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 10.3% | 7.8% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 23.3% | 70.5% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 60.9% | 14.9% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 1.9% | 2.0% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 7.8% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 5.5% | 7.1% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗