Update: TN House (and Senate) Go All In on Redistricting; Democrats Literally Hardest Hit

Update - 3:00 PM Eastern:

The Tennessee Senate has now passed the new maps as well, by a vote of 25-5.

UPDATE: Senate has now passed! https://t.co/blJy7niSxZ

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 7, 2026

Original story: 

The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed their 2026 redistricting maps by a vote of 62 to 24. As RedState reported on Wednesday, Tennessee Republicans released their proposed congressional map, which would eliminate the state's sole Democrat district. This makes the Tennessee map feature nine Republican districts and ZERO Democrat districts. 

The Tennessee State House has approved a congressional map that draws out the state’s sole Democrat in a 62-24 vote

The proposal now heads to the Senate. If approved, it will be sent to Gov. Bill Lee's desk to be signed into law.

Current map: 8R-D1

New map: 9R-0D (pictured) pic.twitter.com/MmT3A563vc

— Politics & Poll Tracker 📡 (@PollTracker2024) May 7, 2026

Suffice to say, Democrats have not taken this well, but stopped short of chaining themselves to their legislative desks. As the vote was being cast and finalized, Democrat lawmakers and protesters in the gallery yelled, screamed, "No!" and "Shame!" and broke into profanity and chants. TN State Troopers had to handcuff some people and physically remove them from the gallery.

WATCH:

🚨 BREAKING: TENNESSEE HOUSE PASSES 2026 REDISTRICTING — and liberals have thrown the chamber into complete and utter CHAOS

Democrats are going berserk in a frenzy, WALKING OUT and some even being REMOVED by officers! 🤣

9R-0D Congressional map! 🔥

What a glorious sight to… pic.twitter.com/MMMJwnacmq

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 7, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: The Tennessee House has officially PASSED the new Congressional maps, which will ELIMINATE the state’s only Democrat district

And as expected, the Democrats in the chamber started SCREAMING and MELTING DOWN 🤣🔥

They’re like CHILDREN 😂🤡

KEEP THIS UP, GOP! pic.twitter.com/usIzUxhlfo

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 7, 2026

WATCH: Protesters have complete meltdown after Tennessee passes new Congressional map eliminating the state’s only Democrat District. pic.twitter.com/pzjrWHRO1t

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 7, 2026

You cannot make this stuff up.

Dive Deeper: Tennessee GOP Moves Fast After Supreme Court Ruling With Map Targeting Dem Seat

Et Tu, Mississippi? Another Red State Now Plans Redistricting at 'Earliest Opportunity'

The United States Supreme Court decision in Callais v. Louisiana determined that gerrymandering of congressional districts on the basis of race alone is unconstitutional. Their decision precipitated the domino effect of other Southern states calling special legislative sessions to review their maps to conform them to the SCOTUS decision. Louisiana suspended its May 16 primary for congressional seats, while Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina are in the process of making moves to conform their maps ahead of their primaries.

The new redistricted map now moves to the state Senate, where it is expected to be approved. Once approved, it moves to Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature. 

Editor’s Note: The 2026 Midterms will determine the fate of President Trump’s America First agenda. Republicans must maintain control of both chambers of Congress.

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