Congressman Steve Cohen Endorses Mayor Chaz Molder In His Bid For Tennessee’s Fifth Congressional District 

COLUMBIA, TN: Today, candidate for U.S. Congress and Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, Chaz Molder announced the endorsement of Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) for his bid for Tennessee’s Fifth Congressional District. Congressman Cohen has spent his career fighting for the city of Memphis for nearly five decades, on the local, state and federal level. For 20 years, Congressman Cohen has advocated for Memphis in the House of Representatives and brought  home the resources Memphis needs and deserves. 

“Chaz has the experience, character, intelligence, and work ethic to effectively represent the large and diverse Fifth District,” said Congressman Steve Cohen. “During his time as mayor, he has proven himself to be a thoughtful and capable leader who delivers for his community. I believe he will be a star of the 2026 Democratic class, and I’m confident he will make all of us proud.”

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of Congressman Steve Cohen,” said Mayor Chaz Molder. “For nearly five decades, Congressman Cohen has been the biggest advocate for Memphis, bringing home federal dollars and serving as a pillar of the community. Congressman Cohen and the Memphis voters were the target of an unfair and unprecedented attack by the Tennessee legislature. It was undemocratic. And it was wrong. The only way to right that wrong is by sending someone who knows Memphis and is going to go represent Memphis in a way that will make them proud and that’s what we intend to do. Congressman Cohen knows Memphis better than anyone and I’m honored to have his support to be the next fighter for Memphis.”

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