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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 12, 2021

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, today endorsed Memphis City Council member JB Smiley Jr. in the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary. In a statement, Cohen touts Smiley’s connection to the state’s major cities. “Having a governor who understands the needs and importance of the cities as well as the towns is of importance for benefits to be extended equitably,” Cohen said. Read more in the Daily Memphian.