A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state’s primary
Summary
Tennessee has a new congressional map that breaks up a mostly Black district in Memphis. This new map, created by Republican lawmakers, changes district borders to favor Republicans and is being used in the upcoming primary election.Key Facts
- The old 9th Congressional District was majority Black and based in Memphis.
- Republican officials redrew the district lines, splitting up the Memphis area.
- The new 9th District now extends about 200 miles east from Memphis toward Nashville.
- The redistricting followed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that reduced protections for minority voters.
- President Donald Trump supports Republican Brent Taylor in the 9th District primary.
- The new district favors Republicans more than before, shifting power away from Democrats.
- Longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen decided not to run again after the changes.
- Memphis voters, including Black residents, say their influence has been weakened by the new map.
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