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NewsThe GuardianMay 7, 2026United States

Tennessee Republicans Propose New Congressional Map

Tennessee Republican lawmakers are moving to approve a new congressional district map that would divide the state's only Democratic-controlled district. This effort is part of a broader national trend where states are redrawing electoral boundaries following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the federal Voting Rights Act.

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Why It Matters

The proposed map would eliminate the Memphis-based , potentially shifting the state's congressional representation and impacting the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the November .

Key Facts

  • Tennessee Republicans are voting on a new congressional map that would carve up the state's only Democratic-controlled district.
  • The map targets a majority-Black voting bloc based in Memphis.
  • The redistricting effort is intended to increase Republican electoral advantages for the November midterm elections.
  • The effort follows a US Supreme Court ruling that weakened the federal Voting Rights Act regarding race-based district creation.
  • Eight states have adopted new congressional districts since Donald Trump encouraged Texas to redraw its map last year.
  • Republicans estimate a potential gain of 13 seats nationally from recent redistricting, while Democrats estimate a potential gain of 10.
  • Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) disclosed a benign essential tremor condition.
  • Susan Collins secured $6 million in federal funding for a pier in Eastport, Maine.
  • Graham Platner is the Democratic nominee for the Maine Senate race following Janet Mills' withdrawal.

Who's Mentioned

personGraham Platner“Democratic nominee challenging Susan Collins.”personMarco Rubio“US Secretary of State.”organizationUS Supreme Court“Issued a ruling that weakened the federal Voting Rights Act.”personSusan Collins“Republican Senator from Maine running for re-election.”locationMemphis“Location of the majority-Black voting bloc targeted by the new map.”personDonald Trump“President supporting redistricting efforts to maintain a House majority.”personJanet Mills“Former primary challenger who suspended her campaign.”locationTennessee“State currently voting on a new congressional map.”personPope Leo XIV“Met with Marco Rubio at the Vatican.”