Megan Barry Eyes Tennessee's Redrawn 6th District Seat as John Rose Runs for Governor
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Updated · WSMV 4 · May 13
Megan Barry Eyes Tennessee's Redrawn 6th District Seat as John Rose Runs for Governor
5 articles · Updated · WSMV 4 · May 13
Megan Barry, Nashville's former mayor, pulled a petition to run in Tennessee's newly redrawn 6th Congressional District, signaling a possible bid for the seat now held by Rep. John Rose.
Barry said Republicans "shamelessly changed the rules" in the middle of an election year and argued Democrats need to be ready to contest the district while court challenges play out.
John Rose is not seeking reelection in the 6th because he is running for governor when Republican Gov. Bill Lee's term ends.
The move puts Barry at the center of a broader fight over Tennessee's redistricting and election-year rule changes, with Democrats weighing both legal and electoral responses.
How will splitting Nashville into five districts impact the city's voice and power in national politics?