How Memphis voters feel now after Tennessee split up its majority-Black district
Summary
Tennessee has redrawn the congressional districts in Memphis, splitting up the area that was once a majority-Black district. This change means neighbors, like Quinn Carger and his mother, who used to vote in the same district, will now vote in separate districts during upcoming elections.Key Facts
- Memphis's congressional districts have been redrawn in Tennessee.
- The previous district was a majority-Black district.
- The redrawing has divided Memphis into three different districts.
- Quinn Carger and his mother, who live close to each other, are now in different districts.
- Representative Steve Cohen served Tennessee’s 9th district for about 20 years.
- The change affects voting in the upcoming primary elections.
- Voters in the area will no longer all vote on the same congressional candidates.
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