Tennessee congressional map approved in recent redistricting process

Tennessee’s Republican-led legislature has approved a new congressional map that divides the state’s only Black majority district, a move occurring ahead of the midterm elections. This redistricting effort follows a US Supreme Court ruling weakening protections under the Voting Rights Act, making it easier for states to draw maps favoring their parties. Critics argue the changes dilute Black voting power, while Republicans claim the maps were drawn based on population and political data.

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