Republicans poised to vote on new House map that would erase Democratic seat in Tennessee – US politics live
Summary
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are set to approve a new congressional map that would remove a Democratic seat by dividing a majority-Black district. This change is part of a larger Republican effort, supported by President Trump, to gain more seats in the House ahead of the November midterm elections.Key Facts
- Tennessee Republicans plan to change the congressional map to eliminate a Democratic district.
- The district targeted has a majority-Black voting population based in Memphis.
- This redistricting effort follows a Supreme Court ruling that limits how race can be used in drawing districts.
- The Supreme Court ruled against a Louisiana majority-Black district for relying too much on race.
- Similar redistricting efforts are happening in Alabama, South Carolina, and other Southern states.
- Republicans hope to gain up to 13 new House seats nationwide through redistricting.
- Democrats believe they could gain up to 10 seats in new congressional maps.
- President Trump is supporting these efforts to keep a House majority in the 2024 midterms.
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