Tennessee Republican lawmakers introduced a new congressional map on Wednesday that would redraw the state's U.S. House districts. The proposed map would divide Memphis, a majority-Black city that makes up most of the state's 9th Congressional District, into multiple districts. According to reports, the new boundaries would likely result in all nine of Tennessee's House seats being held by Republicans, eliminating the only Democratic-held seat.
The 9th District is currently represented by Democrat Steve Cohen, the state's sole Democrat in the U.S. House. Under the proposed map, the Memphis area would be split among several districts, each drawn to lean Republican. The Tennessee General Assembly, where Republicans hold majorities in both chambers, is expected to approve the plan quickly.
The map was unveiled as part of the redistricting process following the 2020 census. In Tennessee, the Republican-controlled legislature has the authority to draw new congressional lines. The proposed map would solidify the party's dominance in the state's federal delegation, which currently includes eight Republicans and one Democrat.
The division of Memphis, a Democratic stronghold, has drawn attention because the city is majority-Black. The current 9th District is designed to give Black voters an opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice. By splitting the city, the new map would make it more difficult for a Democrat to win any of the affected seats. Supporters of the map have argued that the changes reflect population shifts and comply with legal requirements.
The General Assembly is expected to move the map through committees in the coming days, with final passage anticipated before the end of the legislative session. If enacted, the new boundaries would take effect for the November election, potentially reshaping Tennessee's congressional representation for the next decade.
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