BREAKING: Tennessee State Republicans Are Voting to Eliminate Only Black-Majority District

Zeteo·May 7

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Tennessee state republicans have passed a new congressional map that divides the state's only black-majority district. The move is expected to potentially give republicans an advantage in the state's lone democratic-held house seat. The new map has been met with opposition, including a lawsuit from the aclu, and criticism from democrats.

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