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TN lawmaker urges Memphis secession over House map

A Democratic lawmaker called for Memphis to secede after a new GOP-friendly House map was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee.
WHO: A Democratic Tennessee state lawmaker
WHAT: Called for Memphis to secede over a new Republican-friendly House map
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM ET
WHERE: Memphis, Tennessee
WHY: The lawmaker cited the new Republican-friendly House map that was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee.

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