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Tennessee congressional map dividing majority-Black Memphis district allowed by federal judges
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Finya Swai , KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
The Memphis-based district, which has a majority-Black population and has been represented by Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), was broken up and placed into three separate districts stretching towards the suburbs of Nashville.
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Key takeaway ), was broken up and placed into three separate districts stretching towards the suburbs of Nashville.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso's own experience with redistricting efforts suggests that changes to voting maps can have far-reaching consequences for local representation. The decision to divide the Memphis district, which has historically been a stronghold for Democratic representation, may have implications for how Texas' own congressional maps are drawn in the future. As El Pasoans consider the impact of such decisions on their own community, they may wonder how similar changes could affect the city's diverse population and its ability to elect representatives who reflect its interests. The fact that the Memphis district was broken up and redistributed into suburban areas raises questions about the potential for similar tactics to be used in Texas, where urban areas like El Paso often have distinct demographic profiles compared to surrounding suburbs.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Memphis-based district, which has a majority-Black population and has been represented by Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), was broken up and placed into three separate districts stretching towards the suburbs of Nashville.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by KTSM 9 News (NBC) and curated for The El Paso readers.
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