Tenn Gov Lee calls special session to redraw House map in GOP's favor 9-0
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has called a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional map following a Supreme Court ruling against race-based gerrymandering. The proposed map could shift the state's lone Democratic-held district to Republican control, giving the GOP a 9-0 advantage in the U.S. House delegation. The move follows discussions with President Donald Trump and Senator Marsha Blackburn, who supports the new map as a way to advance conservative goals.
- ▪Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called a special session to redraw congressional districts after a Supreme Court ruling on race-based gerrymandering.
- ▪The new map could eliminate the state's only Democratic U.S. House seat, making all nine districts Republican-leaning.
- ▪Senator Marsha Blackburn and President Donald Trump supported the redistricting effort following the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
- ▪Lee consulted state leaders including Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, House Speaker Cameron Sexton, and Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti before calling the session.
- ▪Democratic Representative Steve Cohen expressed concern the district may not survive past 2028 under the new map.
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Midterm Elections Tenn Gov Lee calls special session to redraw House map in GOP's favor 9-0 Potentially boxed-out Dem Rep. Cohen: 'Maybe it can be put off ... but after 2028, it’s toast' By Eric Mack Fox News Published May 4, 2026 12:04pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Supreme Court ruling escalates redistricting wars across Southern states Former federal prosecutor Katie Cherkasky analyzes the Supreme Court's pivotal ruling that outlaws race-based gerrymandering on 'Fox Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tennessee's redistricting special legislative session Tuesday will weigh a map that will potentially turn the state's lone blue district red before the 2026 midterms.
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