Tennessee’s new 9th District draws Republican race

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 836

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Days after the Tennessee Legislature changed state law and redrew congressional districts, the new 9th District seat is drawing a race between two legislative Republicans.

Republican Rep. Todd Warner of Chapel Hill in rural Marshall County announced Monday he will run for the 9th U.S. Congressional District, pitting him against Republican Sen. Brent Taylor of Eads in Shelby County. The district map adopted by lawmakers last week is tied up in three lawsuits but …

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