NewsThe HillMay 7, 2026United States
Tennessee Legislature Approves New Congressional Map, Splitting Memphis District
Tennessee lawmakers passed a new congressional map that divides the state's only majority-Black district into three parts, aiming to increase Republican representation in the upcoming midterm elections. The legislation, which follows the repeal of a 56-year-old ban on mid-decade redistricting, now awaits the signature of Governor Bill Lee.
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The new map directly impacts the political representation of Memphis residents by splitting their district, potentially altering the outcome of future congressional elections in Tennessee.
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Who's Mentioned
personJohn Stevens“State Senator and primary sponsor of the new map.”personSteve Cohen“Democratic U.S. Representative whose Memphis-based district is split by the new ”personBill Lee“Governor of Tennessee who called the special session.”personCharlane Oliver“State Senator who protested the vote on the Senate floor.”personLondon Lamar“State Senator representing part of Memphis.”personDonald Trump“Former President who advocated for mid-decade redistricting.”organizationTennessee General Assembly“The legislative body that passed the redistricting map.”personStacey Abrams“Voting rights activist who testified against the map.”