Black voters mobilize as Tennessee redistricting sparks Shelby County turnout surge
TL;DR
Democratic turnout in Shelby County’s three U.S. House primaries surged to a decade-high, driven by anger over breaking up the county’s only majority-Black district and renewed mobilization by unions and faith groups; the article also notes Justin Pearson’s victory in the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Rep. Steve Cohen, signaling energized Black voters ahead of November.
- Voter turnout surges in Tennessee after Black-majority district is erased The Washington Post
- Two fighters to face off in 9th District House race WREG.com
- Justin Pearson and Brent Taylor win primaries for key Tennessee House seat The Guardian
- Pearson headed to Democratic District 9 nomination Daily Memphian
- Inside the results: How redistricting shaped Tennessee’s primary election Al Jazeera
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