Key Takeaways
- • Three Republican congressmen won all three U.S. House districts that run through Shelby County in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, according to WREG.com, a district that was previously solidly Democratic.
- • Democrats are set to take control of the U.S. House and Senate in January 2027, which will place freshman Republican members of Congress in the minority.
- • Rep. Steve Cohen, the incumbent 9th Congressional District congressman, has voiced concern that Memphis could lose federal funding for community projects.
- • Pastor Keith Norman of First Baptist Church Broad Avenue also expressed concerns following the election results, per WREG.com's interview with reporter Amy Hybels.
Summary
WREG.com reports that the November 3 midterm elections produced a notable shift in Shelby County's congressional representation. Three Republican congressmen swept all three U.S. House district races that run through Shelby County, a region that had long been a solidly Democratic district.
Chief Investigative Reporter Amy Hybels interviewed Dr. Keith Norman, pastor of First Baptist Church Broad Avenue, about his concerns in the wake of the election. The article does not detail the specific content of those concerns beyond the post-election context.
Congressman Steve Cohen, who represents the 9th Congressional District, shared his concerns about Memphis losing out on funding for community projects. Cohen's remarks were directed at two freshman congressmen who will be in the minority once Democrats take over the U.S. House and Senate in January 2027. The article frames the question of whether Cohen's retirement will affect Shelby County in the context of this changing delegation and the potential loss of federal project funding.
Chief Investigative Reporter Amy Hybels interviewed Dr. Keith Norman, pastor of First Baptist Church Broad Avenue, about his concerns in the wake of the election. The article does not detail the specific content of those concerns beyond the post-election context.
Congressman Steve Cohen, who represents the 9th Congressional District, shared his concerns about Memphis losing out on funding for community projects. Cohen's remarks were directed at two freshman congressmen who will be in the minority once Democrats take over the U.S. House and Senate in January 2027. The article frames the question of whether Cohen's retirement will affect Shelby County in the context of this changing delegation and the potential loss of federal project funding.
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