<p>COLUMBIA — Republican state Rep. Todd Warner of Chapel Hill in neighboring Marshall County announced Monday he will run for Tennessee's newly created 9th U.S. Congressional District, according to a report from the Tennessee Lookout. The announcement puts Warner against Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor of Eads in Shelby County in what shapes up as a primary contest between two conservatives with very different bases.</p><p>Warner, a farmer, said in a statement that he is not a politician picked by insiders, consultants, or lobbyists, and that he intends to fight for Tennesseans who feel Washington no longer works for them. The new district map was adopted by the Tennessee Legislature last week following a special session that also redrew the state's congressional lines. The map currently faces three lawsuits but remains in effect. Warner could not be reached for additional comment, per the Lookout's reporting.</p><p>The race has direct relevance to Maury County readers: Marshall County is our immediate neighbor to the east, and the political boundaries reshaping Tennessee's congressional delegation will affect who represents communities across this region. Voters here should watch this primary closely.</p>