Tennessee once sent real leaders to D.C. during economic crises and war. Now they fail us.

By: Ren Brabenec

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 1,045

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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The 2026 midterm elections approach. With the Tennessee legislature’s recent move to quickly redraw congressional maps to give Republicans an advantage in all nine of the state’s districts, Tennesseans are being sorely reminded that their representatives care more about wielding power than they do about representing constituents.

“Tennessee is a conservative state, and this map ensures that our congressional delegation reflects that,” said State Sen. John Stevens, a Huntingdon Republican, when introducing the new …

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