Gov. Lee signs redistricting legislation, candidate filing period reopens

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 15, 2026 11:19 AM CT | Published: May 07, 2026 4:07 PM CT

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee also signed several more bills related to redistricting.

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Redistricting Bill Lee 9th Congressional District

Noah McLane

Noah McLane reports on business for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling began.

Prior to writing for the business section, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently the statehouse contractor for The Daily Memphian.


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