In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests
Brent Taylor is the front-runner for one of Memphis’ U.S. congressional districts, recently redrawn from majority Black to majority white. As state senator, he repeatedly used his power to supersede local officials — and the will of the city’s voters.
- Undermining Voters: As state senator, Brent Taylor passed laws that superseded the will of Memphis voters. Now he wants to represent them in Congress.
- Overruling Elected Officials: Vo…