Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry
Summary
Tennessee’s Republican-led government approved a new congressional map before the November midterm elections, changing the state’s only Black majority district. This move follows a recent Supreme Court decision that makes it harder to challenge redistricting that reduces minority voting power.Key Facts
- Tennessee’s Republican legislature and governor approved a new congressional map on Thursday.
- The new map splits the state’s only majority-Black district centered in Memphis.
- Redistricting is happening mid-decade in several states, not just after the census.
- The Supreme Court ruled that challenging redistricting requires proving intentional discrimination.
- Black voters in Tennessee tend to support the Democratic Party.
- Critics say the new map dilutes Black voting power, while Republicans argue it reflects population and politics.
- Redrawing districts to favor one party is called gerrymandering.
- Other states like Louisiana and Alabama are also considering redistricting before the midterms.
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