Tennessee Passes New Congressional Map, Eliminates Only Dem District

Tennessee Passes New Congressional Map, Eliminates Only Dem District

May 8, 2026 · 47 min

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The episode discusses the enactment of a new congressional map in Tennessee that affects a majority-Black district amid protests.

Amid raucous protests, Republicans in Tennessee enacted a new US House map that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to hold on to a slim majority in the November midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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