May 4, 2026
Tenn Gov Lee calls special session to redraw House map in GOP's favor 9-0
Gov. Bill Lee called a special legislative session after speaking with Trump to potentially redraw Tennessee's lone blue district before 2026 midterms.
TL;DR
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called a special legislative session to redraw congressional district maps.
- The redistricting effort aims to potentially flip the state's lone blue district red before the 2026 midterms.
- The session was prompted by a Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais and discussions with Donald Trump and Senator Marsha Blackburn.
- The new map could give Republicans a 9-0 edge in the state's House delegation.
- Democratic Representative Steve Cohen opposes the map, arguing it dilutes the Black vote and is an injustice to democracy.
- Republican lawmakers see this as an opportunity to support Trump's agenda and prevent Democratic gains.