Redistricting Debate Sparks State Concern

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Concerns over a statewide redistricting proposal are growing as Tennessee lawmakers continue a special session focused on congressional map changes.

In Nashville, lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow the state to redraw congressional district lines outside the traditional 10-year census cycle.

During a House congressional redistricting committee meeting, lawmakers questioned the need to redraw districts outside the normal schedule, while Republican members defended moving forward with the proposal…

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