The 9th is a heavily Democratic, majority-African-American district, located entirely within the city of Memphis (no suburban territory) which has been in Democratic hands since 1975; the Republicans have not made a truly serious bid for the seat since 1978.
The 9th is a heavily Democratic-American district. This is majority-African. American district is located entirely within the city of Memphis (no suburban territory). This Memphis (no suburban territory) has been in Democratic hands since 1975. The Republicans have not made a truly serious bid for the seat since 1978.