Tennessee’s new congressional map reshapes Memphis political landscape as legal fight intensifies

If the new District 9 maps recently drawn up by state Republicans withstand legal scrutiny, voters in Memphis and Shelby County could be in store for historic results come November. Congressional maps were recently redrawn by Republican lawmakers during a special session called at the request of Republican Gov. Bill Lee last week. Critics argue […]

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May 14, 2026 - 10:38
Tennessee’s new congressional map reshapes Memphis political landscape as legal fight intensifies
If the new District 9 maps recently drawn up by state Republicans withstand legal scrutiny, voters in Memphis and Shelby County could be in store for historic results come November. Congressional maps were recently redrawn by Republican lawmakers during a special session called at the request of Republican Gov. Bill Lee last week. Critics argue […]
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