Trump allies notch redistricting win as judges find no 'smoking gun' to scrap red state map
A redrawn Tennessee congressional map expected to give Republicans a 9-0 advantage in congressional seats will remain in place for the state's Aug. Callais, which made it harder to challenge redistricting plans on racial discrimination grounds. The new map split Memphis and Shelby County into three congressional districts, effectively dismantling Tennessee's only majority-Black district.
- ▪A redrawn Tennessee congressional map expected to give Republicans a 9-0 advantage in congressional seats will remain in place for the state's Aug.
- ▪Callais, which made it harder to challenge redistricting plans on racial discrimination grounds.
- ▪The new map split Memphis and Shelby County into three congressional districts, effectively dismantling Tennessee's only majority-Black district.
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Midterm Elections Trump allies notch redistricting win as judges find no 'smoking gun' to scrap red state map A three-judge panel ruled plaintiffs failed to prove race rather than politics drove the Memphis redistricting By Elaine Mallon Fox News Published July 24, 2026 12:42pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Tennessee congressional map proposal sparks protests Fox News correspondent Danamarie McNicholl reports on Tennessee’s redistricting proposal as South Carolina lawmakers are expected to vote on a potential map redraw on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A redrawn Tennessee congressional map expected to give Republicans a 9-0 advantage in congressional seats will remain in place for the state's…
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