By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-u-s-house-map-carving-up-majority-black-district-in-memphis Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tennessee lawmakers pass U.S. House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis Politics May 7, 2026 5:28 PM EDT The new voting districts approved Thursday could give Republicans a chance to win all nine of the state's congressional seats in the November midterm elections. WATCH: Tennessee Democrats lock arms in protest as GOP lawmakers approve new congressional map Tennessee is the first state to adopt new districts since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week that significantly weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities. President Donald Trump has urged more Republican-led states to redraw their districts in light of the court ruling. Louisiana, Alabama and South Carolina also have taken steps toward redistricting. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
The new voting districts approved Thursday could give Republicans a chance to win all nine of the state's congressional seats in the November midterm elections. WATCH: Tennessee Democrats lock arms in protest as GOP lawmakers approve new congressional map Tennessee is the first state to adopt new districts since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week that significantly weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities. President Donald Trump has urged more Republican-led states to redraw their districts in light of the court ruling. Louisiana, Alabama and South Carolina also have taken steps toward redistricting. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now