Trump Allies Secure Redistricting Win as Judges Reject Smoking Gun to Scrap Republican Map
A redrawn Tennessee congressional map that would give Republicans a 9-0 advantage remains in place despite an attempt to scrap it due to a lack of evidence to support claims of partisan gerrymandering. The ruling allows President Donald Trump's allies to proceed with the new map for the state's Aug. 6 primary elections.
A redrawn Tennessee congressional map that would give Republicans a 9-0 advantage has been upheld by judges who found no 'smoking gun' evidence to scrap the redistricting plan, handing President Donald Trump and his allies a victory ahead of the state's Aug. 6 primary. The new map is expected to result in a significant partisan advantage for Republicans, potentially boosting their chances in the August primary elections. Trump has endorsed the Tennessee Republican Party's nominee for governor, Tim Heren, as part of an effort to turn voters red. The ruling comes after months of legal challenges and court battles over the contentious congressional map.
