Republicans pass new map ahead of midterms after US Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act restrictions. Tennessee’s Republican-dominated state legislature and governor have approved a new congressional map ahead of the US midterms, carving up the state’s only Black majority district. The approval on Thursday culminated the latest push in states across the country to redistrict ahead of the US midterms in November, which will determine which party controls the US House of Representatives and Senate. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act – and how? list 2 of 3 Trump says Tennessee next to redistrict after US Voting Rights Act ruling list 3 of 3 Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting end of list While redistricting typically happens following the US census every ten years, several state legislatures have sought to redraw their congressional maps mid-decade to create more districts that favour their party.…