TN · constitutions
Tenn. Const. art. II, § 6
The number of Senators shall be apportioned by the General Assembly among the several counties or districts substantially according to population, and shall not exceed one-third the number of Representatives. Counties having two or more Senators shall be divided into separate districts. In a district composed of two or more counties, each county shall adjoin at least one other county of such district; and no county shall be divided in forming such a district.
Section 6a. Each district shall be represented by a qualified voter of that district.
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- 2026-09-29
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