The GOP-led Tennessee state House passed a new congressional map Thursday aimed at paving the way for Republicans to pick up one more seat in Congress.
Under the new map, Tennesee’s only Democrat rep may lose his seat. AP
State troopers removing Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson (center) and his brother KeShaun Pearson from gallery after they participated in a sit-in to protest the new mamp. REUTERS
The map would likely yield 9 GOP seats in Tennessee. House and Senate Republican Caucus
Tennessee currently has eight Republicans and one Democrat — Rep. Steve Cohen, whose district is centered in the city of Memphis — in its House delegation.
Under the new map, Republicans would be favored to sweep all nine seats.
