Tennessee Governor Approves Redistricting Map Splitting Nashville, Giving GOP ‘Likely Win’

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) approved the once-a-decade redistricting maps on Sunday, splitting the state’s capital, Nashville, into multiple congressional seats, a move that would help Republicans likely secure another seat.

“Under the newly drawn maps, Nashville will be split into three seats. This will likely make any Democrat a significant underdog against a Republican,” the Associated Press reported.

The state’s current House delegation consists of seven Republicans and two Democrats — both covering Nashville and Memphis. The Republicans used the once-a-decade redistricting process to break up the congressional district that covers Nashville after remaining intact for 200 years.

Ultimately, Nashville will not have as much influence in the House now that it will be divided into three districts. Due to this, Tennessee’s Democratic Party promised to sue…

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