Tennessee Republicans have redrawn congressional maps to eliminate the last Democratic and Black-majority district.

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Tennessee Republicans have redrawn congressional maps to eliminate the last Democratic and Black-majority district, raising concerns about voter suppression and racial bias in redistricting. The move has sparked criticism from media outlets and activists who argue it undermines democratic principles and fair representation.

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Parent: Political RedistrictingEntity: Tennessee RepublicansImpact: negativeDate: May 7, 2026Target: Redistricting practices in Tennessee

The redistricting in Tennessee aims to dilute the voting power of Black communities and Democratic voters.

Parent: Voting RightsEntity: TennesseeImpact: negativeDate: May 7, 2026Target: Impact of redistricting on voting rights

The redistricting in Tennessee reflects systemic racial bias and undermines the principle of fair representation.

Parent: Racial JusticeEntity: TennesseeImpact: negativeDate: May 7, 2026Target: Fairness of redistricting in Tennessee

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Tennessee Republicans redraw maps to erase last Democratic, Black-majority district https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/07/tennessee-congressional-map-redistricting #Tennessee #UsNews #UsPolitics #UsVotingRights #UsSupremeCourt #Memphis #Nashville

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Tennessee lawmakers approve new congressional map that dissolves majority Black district
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tennessee-redistricting-legislature-vote-congressional-maps/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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Tennessee Republicans redraw maps to erase last Democratic, Black-majority district | Tennessee | The Guardian 
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/07/tennessee-congressional-map-redistricting

This is what passes for democracy - and so many really believe that the US *is* a democracy. A real democracy would not allow redistricting.

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Tennessee Approves New Map Aimed at Flipping the Last Democratic Seat

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/us/elections/tennessee-house-redistricting.html

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