Federal judge sets May 20 hearing in Tennessee redistricting lawsuit

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 724

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A federal court hearing is set for May 20 to determine whether a temporary restraining order should be placed on Tennessee’s new congressional district maps, five days later than the new deadline lawmakers scheduled for candidates to qualify for the ballot.

Democrats challenging the new map filed a request late Monday for a ruling by Friday, contending that a longer wait “risks voter confusion, and potentially compromises the integrity of our state’s elections,” the Tennessee …

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