Memphis Congressional Redistricting Resolution

At a glance

• What: RS2026-1994 denounces the Tennessee General Assembly for enacting a redistricting plan that divides and dilutes the congressional representation of residents of Memphis and Shelby County.
• Where it stands: Adopted May 19, 2026, 32 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain (Webb).
• Sponsor: Council Member Suara moved adoption after Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee approval.

Detail

• Yes (32): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing and Spain.
• The minutes record no debate and do not describe the districts.

Sources

• Metropolitan Council minutes, May 19, 2026: https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/5/2305_M_Metropolitan_Council_26-05-19_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-05-19 - Metropolitan Council

Adopted 32-0-1 on Suara's motion.