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Republican-led House will release Congressional maps splitting Davidson County, a Democratic stronghold

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Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper, who represents Nashville, has asked that the county not be split. 
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The Tennessee House Redistricting Committee is meeting Wednesday to release Congressional District map proposals, and the change could cost Democrats a seat. 

House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, told WPLN that he’s seen the proposed congressional district maps that are planned to be released this week. The biggest change is in Davidson County, home to Nashville. 

“It may be just a tad bit different than the Senate, not much. But it will have that Davidson County is split,” Sexton said. 

More: Tennessee’s Senate releases redistricting proposals, but hasn’t put out its own

Davidson County residents and Democratic Congressman Jim Cooper, who represents Nashville, have asked that the county not be split. Cooper says it dilutes the voice of Democrats in the county. 

More: Columbia, Maury County — a look at how redistricting can split a city

Currently there are seven Republicans and two Democrats representing Tennessee in the U.S. House. The proposal could flip Cooper’s seat.  

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Blaise Gainey, Political Reporter

Blaise Gainey is the youngest of three siblings, husband and father of two. He previously held the State Government Reporter position for WFSU News in Tallahassee. He is from Apopka, Fla., and graduated from The School of Journalism at the Florida A&M University. He previously worked for The Florida Channel and WTXL-TV. He is excited to move to another capital and report on state government. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, outdoor activities and enjoying family time.

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