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Corey Strong
Corey Strong (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 1, 2024.
Biography
Corey Strong was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy. Strong earned an undergraduate degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis. His career experience includes working as an attorney and as a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. [1]
Elections
2024
See also: Tennessee's 9th Congressional District election, 2024
Tennessee's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 1 Democratic primary)
Tennessee's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 1 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 9
Incumbent Steve Cohen defeated Charlotte Bergmann, Wendell Wells, and Dennis Clark in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 9 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Cohen (D) | 71.3 | 159,522 |
 | Charlotte Bergmann (R)  | 25.7 | 57,411 | |
 | Wendell Wells (Independent) | 1.7 | 3,708 | |
 | Dennis Clark (Independent) | 1.4 | 3,062 | |
| Total votes: 223,703 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Henry Reaves (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9
Incumbent Steve Cohen defeated Corey Strong, M. LaTroy Williams, and Kasandra Smith in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Cohen | 73.7 | 30,042 |
 | Corey Strong | 17.8 | 7,258 | |
 | M. LaTroy Williams | 4.7 | 1,936 | |
 | Kasandra Smith | 3.7 | 1,522 | |
| Total votes: 40,758 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9
Charlotte Bergmann advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlotte Bergmann | 100.0 | 10,148 |
| Total votes: 10,148 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Antwane Bohanon (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Strong in this election.
2020
See also: Tennessee's 9th Congressional District election, 2020
Tennessee's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 6 Democratic primary)
Tennessee's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 6 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 9
Incumbent Steve Cohen defeated Charlotte Bergmann, Dennis Clark, Bobby Lyons, and Charles Shappley in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Cohen (D) | 77.4 | 187,905 |
| Charlotte Bergmann (R) | 20.1 | 48,818 | |
| Dennis Clark (Independent) | 1.6 | 3,962 | |
 | Bobby Lyons (Independent) | 0.9 | 2,192 | |
| Charles Shappley (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 242,880 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9
Incumbent Steve Cohen defeated Corey Strong and Leo AwGoWhat in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9 on August 6, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Cohen | 84.0 | 56,312 |
| Corey Strong | 14.8 | 9,944 | |
| Leo AwGoWhat | 1.1 | 768 | ||
| Total votes: 67,024 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9
Charlotte Bergmann advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9 on August 6, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlotte Bergmann | 100.0 | 12,160 |
| Total votes: 12,160 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Charles Shappley (R)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Corey Strong did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Strong’s campaign website stated the following:
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Issues Voting Rights: As a nation governed by the people, for the people, we must actively pursue a more engaged and involved electorate and remove all barriers in the voting process. This includes dismantling systems and schemes that seek to suppress voting power based on an individual’s race, gender, or economic standing. Education: Every child deserves to have access to a free, equitable, and excellent education. I support raising teacher pay, universal childcare and Pre-K programs, increasing representation and accountability for charter providers, and joining efforts between the Department of Justice and Department of Education to dismantle the school to prison pipeline. Palestine: I endorse a pathway to self-determination for the Palestinian people and advocate that all funding from the United States align with domestic and international law, prioritizing the best interests of both the American and Palestinian populations as well as the preservation of liberty, justice, and human life. Veteran Affairs: My entire military career has occurred during the longest period of war in our country’s history. Those wars, as well as previous ones, have taken a tremendous toll on our country and those in service to it. We owe them all. I will fight for enhancements to veteran’s services for healthcare, specifically in the areas of mental health and conditions related to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. I will also work to define ‘supporting our troops’ as sustained compensation and support for our service members, veterans, and their families--not unchecked defense contractor spending. 2nd Amendment: As a military reservist, gun owner, and concealed carry permit holder, I firmly uphold the right protected in our Bill of Rights, understanding its profound significance, particularly in the military where rigorous training and certification are essential for weapon use; thus, I advocate for the same meticulous care to be applied in our society. Deaths resulting from firearm misuse have significantly contributed to the overall mortality rate in America and the number one cause of mortality in minors. That is why I support common sense gun legislation, such as closing gun show loopholes and universal background checks, supporting red flag laws, waiting periods, and better training for firearms. Health Care: Health care is a human right, which is why I will advocate for a universal healthcare system that ensures equal access to all. I am firmly against any attempts to cut or undermine either Medicare or Social Security. Abortion: Every person should have the autonomy to make their own reproductive choices, free from government interference or coercion. I support Planned Parenthood and all organizations which ensure reproductive justice and full access to healthcare for all women. Environment: We must prioritize environmental protection, recognizing its direct influence on our health and livelihoods. I will actively advocate for carbon emission reduction and the transition to 100% clean and renewable energy sources, while ensuring that our infrastructure, including bridges, roads, and homes, minimizes its impact on the environment. Economic Justice: The bedrock of our nation lies in its people, and it's imperative to uphold this foundation by ensuring every individual enjoys a basic standard of living. Therefore, economic justice forms the cornerstone of our platform. We must break free from the cycle of poverty and foster an economy of self-determination across all levels. Achieving this involves guaranteeing a livable wage, safe working conditions, and the unrestricted right to organize across all sectors of our economy. Moreover, nurturing entrepreneurship and providing workforce training for future-oriented jobs are essential for maintaining our city's competitiveness and cultivating the inclusive economy we aspire to. Equal Rights for All: The strength of America is its diversity but that has long been hampered by a history of exploitation and exclusion. As I have always done, I will fight for and work to serve those who are voiceless and powerless, until we recognize the inalienable rights of all people. BIPOC: As the representative of a majority African-American district, I will advocate for true protection under the law and restorative legislation for Black, Indigenous, and people of color through industrial, educational, and economic advancement. LGBTQIA2S+: I stand and support LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and believe that members of the community should be protected, recognized, and celebrated. [2] |
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| —Corey Strong’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
2020
Corey Strong completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Strong's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As the Chairman of the Shelby County Democratic Party he restored function and authority to the County Party. Under his leadership, Democrats experienced their most successful local election in history by winning all 10 county wide elections and increasing their seats on County Commission from 7 to 8.
Corey graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2003 and became a commissioned officer in U.S. Navy. He served on active duty for 8 years and has deployed to the Persian Gulf, the Pacific Rim, South America, and two tours in Afghanistan. He left active duty in 2011 and continues to serve as a Commander in the Naval Reserves, commanding the Littoral Combat Ship ASW Detachment in Atlanta.
- Economic equity - I will fight to make sure that the core unit of our democracy is the citizen, not the dollar sign.
- 21st Century jobs - our district deserves better than service, distribution, and dead-end jobs that pay barely enough to get by.
- Voting rights & access - it is critical to ensure that in a state at the bottom for ease of voting that we all have access to the polls and clear information on voting.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 19, 2019
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Corey Strong’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed July 22, 2024
