Tennessee unveils GOP-favored redistricting proposal
Summary
Tennessee lawmakers introduced a new plan to redraw congressional district boundaries. The plan would divide the only district represented by a Democrat, making it easier for Republicans to win more seats.Key Facts
- Tennessee has nine seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Rep. Steve Cohen is the only Democrat serving from Tennessee.
- Cohen’s district is the state's only majority-Black district.
- The new map proposes to split Cohen’s district.
- The proposed changes would likely increase Republican representation.
- Lawmakers revealed the map ahead of the November elections.
- The plan is viewed as benefiting the Republican Party.
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