Tennessee lawmakers consider redrawing the state's only Democratic-held U.S. House district
Summary
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee plan to redraw the state's only Democratic-held U.S. House district during a special session before the November elections. This move follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that impacts how states draw their congressional districts.Key Facts
- Tennessee is holding a special legislative session to consider redrawing congressional districts.
- The focus is on changing the state's only Democratic-held U.S. House district.
- This effort comes after a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court affecting district maps.
- Similar redistricting sessions are happening in Alabama and plans are in motion in Louisiana.
- Civil rights groups are protesting these changes.
- The redistricting efforts aim to affect representation in the November midterm elections.
- Redrawing districts can change which party is likely to win in certain areas.
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