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NC Lawmakers Approve Controversial GOP-Boosting Congressional Map

10/24/2025

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North Carolina lawmakers approved a new congressional map along party lines, boosting Republican advantages ahead of the 2026 elections.
The map eliminates the state's only competitive district, ensuring a GOP victory in the area historically represented by Don Davis, a Black Democrat.
Protests erupted against the decision as opponents accused Republicans of gerrymandering and undermining democracy.
Legal challenges are anticipated because the map may dilute Black voter influence.

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North Carolina lawmakers approved a new congressional map along party lines, boosting Republican advantages ahead of the 2026 elections.
The map eliminates the state's only competitive district, ensuring a GOP victory in the area historically represented by Don Davis, a Black Democrat.
Protests erupted against the decision as opponents accused Republicans of gerrymandering and undermining democracy.
Legal challenges are anticipated because the map may dilute Black voter influence.