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Tennessee Reveals New Congressional Map Proposal

Republican Gov. Bill Lee had ordered the Tennessee General Assembly to reconvene and review the state’s congressional map.
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Tennessee Reveals New Congressional Map Proposal
Courtesy: Tennessee General Assembly
Jacki Thrapp
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Tennessee Republicans revealed a new U.S. congressional map during a special session aimed at redistricting the state on May 6.

The controversial proposal unveiled on Wednesday would divide the Democratic stronghold of Memphis into three U.S. congressional seats as opposed to one, which is currently held by Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.).

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Jacki Thrapp
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Jacki Thrapp is an Emmy® Award-winning journalist based in Nashville. She previously worked at The New York Post, Fox News Channel and has written a series of Off-Broadway musicals in NYC. Contact her at [email protected]