# Computer Shows Tennessee Map Targeted Race

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Podcast: [Nashville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nashville-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472372)
Published: 2026-06-16T10:09:07+00:00
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## Resource

A University of Chicago data scientist uncovered shocking evidence that Tennessee’s new congressional map was deliberately designed to dilute Black voting power — not just for partisan gain, but with explicit racial targeting. Her simulations showed that when computers were instructed to maximize Republican advantage, they still left Black voters clustered in districts — but when race was the explicit goal, the resulting maps mirrored Tennessee’s controversial new plan. The findings, now central to a federal lawsuit led by civil rights groups, directly refute Republican claims that the map was drawn solely for political benefit. The map fragments Black voters across Shelby County districts, reducing their collective influence — a strategy that emerges only when race, not party, is the priority. The plan also sacrifices geographic compactness, raising further red flags about its legitimacy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/309f16e43bb08dad

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