Tennessee Republicans Pass Bill Splitting States Only Majority-Black District

Tennessee Republicans Pass New Gerrymander Map

A new gerrymander map has been passed by Tennessee Republicans, which will split the state’s lone majority-Black district. The map was redrawn following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

The new map will affect the 9th Congressional District, which is currently held by a Democratic representative. The district will be significantly altered, with some areas being added to neighboring districts and others being removed entirely.

The Tennessee General Assembly passed the new map in a vote earlier this week. The map was drawn by the Republican-majority state legislature, which has been criticized for its partisan approach to redistricting.

The Supreme Court’s decision on the Voting Rights Act allowed the state legislature to redraw the district without significant changes. However, critics argue that the new map will disenfranchise voters in the affected areas and dilute the voting power of minority communities.

The Tennessee Republican Party has defended the new map as a necessary step to ensure fair representation for all citizens. The party claims that the map is designed to promote competitiveness and increase voter turnout.

The new gerrymander map is set to take effect after the 2024 elections.

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