Tennessee Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Map and Split Memphis District
Tennessee Congressional Redistricting·May 1 – May 5, 2026
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Tennessee Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Map and Split Memphis District
Governor Bill Lee summoned the Tennessee General Assembly to a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional districts following a Supreme Court ruling. Republican lawmakers plan to meet next week to divide the Memphis-based 9th District into multiple seats that lean toward the Republican party to increase their seat count. This redistricting push comes at the request of former President Donald Trump to secure more favorable boundaries. The proposal to split the state's only Democratic-held district has led to a renewed civil rights fight in Memphis as residents voice concerns over representation. State leaders are moving forward with plans to reorganize the map before the November elections to potentially eliminate the Democratic seat.
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