Visual: The partisan lean of Tennessee’s proposed new U.S. House map

By: Adam Friedman

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 584

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Editor’s note: This story has been updated following the passage and release of the final map by Tennessee lawmakers

Tennessee Republicans are moving ahead with a new congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections that will likely give nine of the state’s U.S House seats to the GOP.

But in a midterm election, where President Donald Trump remains unpopular, the new map also gives Democrats a slightly better chance at picking up at least 2-3 …

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