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Tennessee, Alabama consider congressional redistricting in special sessions

Tennessee, Alabama consider congressional redistricting in special sessions

Summary

Tennessee and Alabama are holding special meetings to redraw their congressional districts. These changes reflect ongoing efforts across the United States to adjust political boundaries after the census.

Key Facts

  • Tennessee and Alabama are conducting special sessions to consider redrawing congressional districts.
  • Redistricting is the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries.
  • This effort is part of a larger, nationwide process happening in many states.
  • Redistricting usually follows the census, which counts the population every ten years.
  • Changes in district lines can affect political representation in Congress.
  • The process is often influenced by political parties aiming to gain advantages.
  • Special sessions are meetings called outside of the regular legislative schedule.
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