President Donald Trump has called on Tennessee's governor to 'work hard to correct' the state's congressional map to gain an extra seat in Congress. This comes after a recent Supreme Court decision striking down a provision of the Voting Rights Act.
The ruling, which was seen as a victory for Republicans, allows for more aggressive gerrymandering schemes. Trump has previously pushed for redistricting in Texas, leading to the creation of five additional Republican seats in the US House.
Since then, other states have followed suit, with Florida passing new maps that netted four new Republican seats and Louisiana suspending its congressional primaries to redraw its maps.
The move is seen as a bid by Republicans to gain an advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms. The outcome of these efforts remains uncertain, but they could have significant implications for the balance of power in Congress.