Tennessee Republicans plan three-way split of Shelby County districts

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 723

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A Tennessee congressional map redrawn by Republicans with direction from the White House cuts Shelby County into three districts designed to give the GOP complete control over the state and consolidate power in Williamson County.

Notably, Memphis would be drawn into the same districts as affluent Williamson in Middle Tennessee, home of Gov. Bill Lee, Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a gubernatorial candidate.

To reach their goal, Republican lawmakers voted …

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