Trump Eyes Tennessee Map Reset After Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision
President Donald Trump urged Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to reconsider congressional redistricting following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened minority protections under the Voting Rights Act. The ruling has prompted election changes in several states, including suspended primaries in Louisiana. Republicans in multiple states are now considering revising their congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- ▪The U.S. Supreme Court weakened minority protections under the Voting Rights Act, affecting congressional district boundaries.
- ▪Louisiana suspended its congressional primaries after the Court struck down a majority-Black district.
- ▪Trump encouraged Tennessee Republicans to redraw district maps in response to the ruling.
- ▪Several Republican-led states are reconsidering their congressional maps following the decision.
- ▪The changes could influence the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.
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By Gabe Whisnant and Jesus MesaShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.President Donald Trump said Tennessee officials are moving to respond to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on congressional maps, urging Republican Governor Bill Lee to pursue redistricting that could benefit the GOP. Trump’s comments came as states across the country react to a high court decision that weakened minority protections under the Voting Rights Act and prompted election disruptions in Louisiana, where congressional primaries were suspended after the court struck down a majority-Black district.
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