US EditionNorth Carolina Republicans announce plans to vote on new US House map amid nationwide redistricting battle
The new map targets the state's only swing district, aiming to increase Republican seats from 10 to 11 ahead of the 2026 midterms, following similar GOP efforts nationwide.
- On Monday, North Carolina Republican legislative leaders announced they will vote next week to redraw the state's U.S. House map, aiming to secure an additional GOP seat.
- President Donald Trump's nationwide push prompted Republicans to follow Texas redistricting actions, fueling a mid-decade national battle with California ahead of the 2026 session.
- The most likely target is the 1st Congressional District, currently held by Democratic Rep. Don Davis, who won reelection last year by less than two percentage points, after Republicans' 2023 map produced 10 Republican seats of 14 in 2024.
- Opponents have sued, alleging racial discrimination in proposed district lines, while Republicans control the Legislature and Gov. Josh Stein cannot veto plans, with Democrats needing a net gain of three seats to flip the U.S. House.
- Next month, North Carolina Republicans plan to vote on redrawing the US House map amid nationwide legal challenges and partisan battles, with candidate filing for 2026 beginning Dec. 1.
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The Republican leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly announced a plan to redesign the maps of Congress, seeking to win at least one additional seat. North Carolina Republicans' entry seeks to redesign Congressional districts to favor their party was first published on NC Latino Link. North Carolina Republicans seek to redesign Congressional districts to favor their was first party posted on October 14, 2025 at 2:53 pm.©2024 "Latin NC Li…
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