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POLITICSAug 6 · 10:04 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy DAVID A. LIEB and KRISTIN M. HALL, Associated Press

A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state's primary

A new Tennessee congressional map has reshaped districts in Memphis, carving up a majority Black district and prompting concerns among voters about diminished representation. The changes were made by the Republican-led Legislature following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities. This highly debated redistricting is debuting in a primary election to determine candidates for the midterms.

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