Republicans targeted black voters in Tennessee.
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Updated Aug 6
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What happened
Republicans targeted black voters in Tennessee.
Who's involved
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Part of
Republican lawmakers are pushing for actions to disenfranchise Black voters through targeted efforts in the South, including gerrymandering in Virginia.Also in this story
- Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans to pass legislation aimed at suppressing voters.
- The Congressional Black Caucus moved to oppose redistricting efforts in Republican-led states.
- In Virginia, efforts were made on May 28, 2026, to push a ruling on state gerrymandering, while an office defended the civil rights of the Commonwealth.
- Voting rights protests took place in Mississippi and Alabama due to shared concerns across Southern states.
The entities involved
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Tennessee
state of the United States of America
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Stacey Abrams
American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author (born 1973)
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Related events
- Stacey Abrams announced her candidacy for Governor of Georgia.
- The Tennessee Democratic Party launched a statewide voter protection program amid concerns from Trump administration critics.
- Lauren Pinkston is running for Tennessee governor, campaigning on her international experience and policy goals, including Montessori schools and cost of living.