By Andy Sher
Nashville Bureau
NASHVILLE – A last-gasp effort to prevent Bradley County from being split between the 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts in redistricting is expected in the GOP-controlled Senate today.
But it won’t be made by a Republican. State Sen. Eric Stewart, D-Belvidere, an announced candidate in the 4th District, plans to push Republicans including Sen. Mike Bell, R-Cleveland, on the issue with an amendment that would keep Bradley whole and in the 3rd District.
“We can make this plan both legal and fair to counties so that they might stay whole and within their current districts,” Stewart said. “I would hope such a plan would receive a fair look in what has been an otherwise hurried process.”