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One chart shows the backlash to gutting the Voting Rights Act

Washington Post Politics·August 7, 2026·1 min read

Democratic turnout for House primaries in Shelby County, Tennessee, a majority-Black county, surged to the highest level in a decade. This one chart shows the backlash to gutting the Voting Rights Act. The data reflects increased voter engagement following changes to voting laws.

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