Corey Strong, former chairman of the Shelby County Democratic Party, on Friday announced he would challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the Democratic primary for the Tennessee 9th Congressional District.
Strong also challenged Cohen in the Democratic primary in 2020 but lost.
In a press release, Strong said that he is “dedicated” to bringing solutions to issues like crime, poverty and blight that have “plagued constituents for decades.”
“The violence we are seeing in Memphis is akin to what I have seen in other countries around the world — young people who are expressing their hopelessness through violence. You can’t police your way out of this violence,” Strong said. “The only solution is real opportunity, and the constituents deserve a congressman who is committed to bringing hope and opportunity at scale.”
Strong also said in the press release he will bring his “global experience and vision,” to promote regional growth.
“Memphis is a global city with a legacy of making global impact. The future economy of this country will be driven by the South, and I am committed to ensuring that this district continues her legacy by becoming a primary economic driver for this region and this nation,” he said.