North Carolina's Republican-controlled Legislature has passed a new congressional map intended to give the GOP an additional U.S. House seat. The state House approved the map on a 66-48 vote, following its advancement in the state Senate. Republican leaders stated the map's purpose is to create an additional Republican seat for the state's congressional delegation. The revised boundaries are expected to make North Carolina's 1st District, currently represented by a Democrat, more favorable to Republicans, while the 3rd District will incorporate more Democratic areas.
The new map will take effect before the 2026 elections and cannot be vetoed by Democratic Governor Josh Stein. Democrats and members of the public protested the map, alleging it dilutes the voting power of Black and Latino communities to benefit Republicans. Protesters described the maps as "racist," and legislative debate highlighted concerns about the use of racial data in the redistricting process. Public comments submitted overwhelmingly opposed the map.
This redistricting effort in North Carolina follows a trend of Republican lawmakers in other states, encouraged by former President Donald Trump, to redraw congressional maps. Trump praised North Carolina's "improved" map, suggesting it would help elect an addit... download the app to read more
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