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Tennessee Republicans aim to redraw congressional maps, targeting Memphis ninth district, the last Democratic stronghold with a large Black population. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, allowing Republicans to potentially dilute Democratic votes. The special session begins May fifth, with lawmakers planning to rewrite a state law to enable redistricting. The process is controversial, with Democrats and voting rights groups accusing Republicans of suppressing Black voters, while some Republicans express concerns about the cost and timing. The outcome could solidify Tennessee as a red state in Congress.

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