Tennessee Democrats
Coverage of Tennessee Democrats in the Nexus archive.
- Three-judge panel hears arguments on Tennessee redistricting map
A three-judge panel heard arguments on Tennessee's redistricting map. The ACLU of Tennessee, Memphis voters, and the American Civil Liberties Union allege intentional discrimination, seeking to block the map before elections. The new map divides Memphis and Shelby County into three sections, reducing the state's last majority-Black district, following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections under the Voting Rights Act.
- The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now.
A dozen states are redrawing congressional maps mid-decade following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, leading to protests and scrambling midterm elections. Republicans are projected to gain up to 17 seats, while Democrats may gain six, with new districts altering campaign strategies and voter turnout schedules.