Tennessee Republicans pass new House map affecting Democratic seat
Tennessee has approved a new U.S. House map that alters the representation of its districts. This decision follows a recent Supreme Court ruling impacting redistricting protections. (sources: npr, nbcnews, nytimes, theguardian, washingtonpost)
Tennessee Republicans have passed a new House map that aims to eliminate the state's only Democratic-held seat. The map has been signed into law by the governor.
- The new map is the first drawn after a Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections against racial discrimination in redistricting.
- The map splits the state's lone majority-Black district.
Why it matters
The changes in the House map could significantly impact political representation in Tennessee.
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