Former Congressman Jim Cooper Endorses Mayor Chaz Molder In His Bid For Tennessee’s Fifth Congressional District

February 9, 2026

Former Congressman Jim Cooper 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 former Congressman Jim Cooper for his bid for Tennessee’s Fifth Congressional District. Cooper served over 30 years in Congress and was known for his bipartisanship and key role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act.

“I am incredibly proud to endorse Chaz Molder in his campaign to represent Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District,” said Congressman Jim Cooper. “Through his time as Mayor of Columbia, Chaz has focused on bringing people together to bring real solutions to Middle Tennessee families. We deserve a representative who will put this district first, who cares about the issues we face here at home, and who can get the job done—I have full faith and confidence that Chaz Molder is that person and look forward to him bringing real representation back to TN-05.”

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of Congressman Jim Cooper,” said Mayor Chaz Molder. “Congressman Cooper is a dedicated public servant whom I’ve admired for years. Through his decades-long service on behalf of Middle Tennesseans, he set the example for delivering bipartisan results. I hope to live up to his legacy in Congress.”

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