Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district
Tennessee lawmakers have approved a new congressional map that dismantles a majority-Black congressional district. The district, centered on Memphis, was split into three separate districts, diluting the Black voting strength.
Tennessee lawmakers have approved a new congressional map that dismantles a majority-Black congressional district. The district, centered on Memphis, was split into three separate districts, diluting the Black voting strength. This decision was made by the Republican-controlled state legislature. The approval of this map comes after considerable debate and legal challenges regarding redistricting and its impact on minority representation. The new map will be in effect for upcoming elections.
The district that is broken apart is centred on Memphis.
The new map breaks apart a majority-Black district.
Tennessee has approved a new congressional map.
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