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James Hayes Shofner Cooper (born June 19, 1954) is an American lawyer, businessman, professor, and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Tennessee's 5th congressional district (based in Nashville and containing parts of Davidson, Cheatham, and Dickson Counties) from 2003 to 2023.
Apr 21, 2023 · Jim Cooper was the professional name of George Cooper, the twin brother of boxing legend Henry Cooper. Learn about his career, achievements and relationship with his famous sibling.
Jan 25, 2022 · Democratic Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee announced Tuesday that he will not run for reelection, becoming the latest House Democrat to head for the exits as the party faces an uphill battle to...
Jan 25, 2022 · The veteran Democratic congressman announced his retirement after Republicans redrew his Nashville-based seat into three pieces in redistricting. He said he explored every possible way to stop the gerrymandering and win one of the three congressional districts that now divide Nashville.
Jan 5, 2023 · U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper, a moderate Democrat and the son of a former governor, reflects on his career and the challenges of Tennessee politics. He criticizes the Republican-controlled Legislature for gerrymandering his district and ignoring Nashville's interests.
Jan 26, 2022 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee said Tuesday that he will retire after more than 30 years in elected office, declaring there was “no way” for him to retain his seat under a new congressional map drawn up by state Republicans.
Jan 26, 2022 · U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper, who sat at the mountaintop of Nashville Democratic politics for decades and mentored a generation of civic leaders, announced his retirement Tuesday after a bruising redistricting battle.
