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Tennessee lawmakers approve new House map to eliminate Democratic-held seat - The Washington Post
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Republican lawmakers approved a new congressional map designed to eliminate the state's only Democratic-held U.S. House seat, a move that could leave Republicans holding all nine Tennessee seats. Representative Steve Cohen announced his retirement after his district was redrawn under that plan, highlighting the political effect of the vote. Civil rights groups are expected to protest and mount legal challenges.
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