Tennessee Republicans target Memphis as South Carolina considers joining House redistricting battle
Tennessee Republicans are redrawing congressional districts ahead of the November midterm elections, potentially carving up a majority-Black district in Memphis, while South Carolina considers joining the redistricting battle. The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on Louisiana's congressional map has given Republicans grounds to eliminate majority-Black districts that have elected Democrats.
Republican lawmakers in several Southern states are redrawing congressional districts ahead of the November midterm elections following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana's congressional map. Tennessee Republicans are targeting a majority-Black district in Memphis, while South Carolina considers eliminating a House district held by Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn. The Supreme Court's ruling said Louisiana relied too heavily on race when creating a second Black-majority House district. President Donald Trump is encouraging more states to join in redistricting as Republicans seek to hold on to their narrow House majority. Eight states have already adopted new U.S. districts ahead of the midterms, with Republicans potentially gaining up to 13 seats in five states.
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