Tennessee Republicans passed a new congressional map splitting up the state’s only majority-Black district following last week’s Supreme Court redistricting ruling.
• The Memphis-based district will be divided into three districts, creating a congressional map that leans 9-0 Republican instead of the current 8-1 split.
• The vote sparked loud protests inside the Tennessee Capitol, with Democratic lawmakers accusing Republicans of racial gerrymandering.
• Tennessee is now the ninth state to approve a new congressional map ahead of the midterms as more Republican-led states consider redistricting changes.