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Tennessee, Alabama consider congressional redistricting in special sessions
Lawmakers in Tennessee and Alabama are exploring changes to congressional district maps. This follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows for redistricting. (sources: cbsnews, pbs, ap, fox17, democracydocket)
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Republican lawmakers in Tennessee and Alabama are convening special sessions to discuss redrawing congressional districts. This effort is influenced by a Supreme Court ruling that enables changes ahead of upcoming elections.
- Tennessee lawmakers are considering redrawing the state's only Democratic-held U.S. House district.
- Alabama is preparing to eliminate majority-Black districts while proceeding with elections.
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruling has prompted several Southern states to pursue redistricting.
Why it matters
The redistricting efforts could significantly impact representation in Congress and the political landscape in these states.
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