Federal judge rules against Tennessee Democrats in suit over new congressional map
A person leaves the state Capitol after a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Nashville. (/George Walker IV/AP Photo)
A federal judge dealt a serious blow to Democrats by denying their request for a temporary restraining order against implementing new congressional maps.
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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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