"The proposed congressional map slices into the state's majority-Black district, likely securing an all-GOP federal delegation. This comes as Republican-led Southern states scramble to enact new maps following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act."
"The new map aims to draw Rep. Steve Cohen out of his Memphis-area seat by splitting up majority-Black Shelby County, which could deliver a more favorable district to Rep. Andy Ogles."
"This move not only guarantees an all-GOP congressional delegation for Tennessee but also chokes off the possibility that Justin Pearson, a young rising Democratic star, would beat Cohen in a primary."
Tennessee Republicans have proposed a congressional map that targets the state's majority-Black district, likely ensuring an all-GOP federal delegation. This redistricting follows a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, allowing states to alter districts that protect racial minorities' voting power. The new map seeks to eliminate Rep. Steve Cohen's Memphis-area seat by dividing Shelby County and Maury County, favoring Republican candidates. This strategy also aims to prevent rising Democratic figures like Justin Pearson from gaining traction in future elections.
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