Congressional and legislative maps are enacted by the State General Assembly. The Governor can veto the plans.
Tennessee’s congressional delegation is projected to remain at 9 seats following the 2020 reapportionment.
Congressional and legislative maps are enacted by the State General Assembly.
Congressional and Legislative
Congressional and legislative maps are enacted by the State General Assembly. The Governor can veto the plans.
The General Assembly can override a veto with a majority vote of all elected members. Republicans currently have veto-proof majorities in both chambers.
Source: Tenn. Const. art. II, §§ 3-6.
Kinds of Ballot Measures
Only the Tennessee General Assembly may refer amendments to the ballot. There is no initiative or referendum process.
Source: Tenn. Const. art. XI, §3.
