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Voter turnout surges in Tennessee after Black-majority district is erased

Washington Post Politics·August 8, 2026·1 min read

Voter turnout surged in Tennessee after a Black-majority district was erased. High Democratic turnout for House primaries in Shelby County, which includes Memphis, is the latest sign that redistricting may be energizing Black Southern voters. The trend suggests political engagement is increasing in response to the district changes.

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