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North Carolina GOP Eyes New Map for 2026 Gains

10/13/2025

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North Carolina Republican leaders will vote next week on a congressional map to gain an extra GOP seat in the 2026 midterms.
The move follows President Donald Trump's call for Republican-led states to counter Democratic redistricting.
The current map, which heavily favors Republicans, is under court scrutiny for alleged racial gerrymandering.
If approved, it would be the fifth map in six years, passing by simple majorities in the Republican-controlled legislature.

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North Carolina Republican leaders will vote next week on a congressional map to gain an extra GOP seat in the 2026 midterms.
The move follows President Donald Trump's call for Republican-led states to counter Democratic redistricting.
The current map, which heavily favors Republicans, is under court scrutiny for alleged racial gerrymandering.
If approved, it would be the fifth map in six years, passing by simple majorities in the Republican-controlled legislature.