Summary
North Carolina Republicans have proposed a new congressional map that could give them one more U.S. House seat, following President Donald Trump's call for more GOP-led redistricting. Democrats oppose the map, saying it unfairly targets a Democratic lawmaker and involves racial gerrymandering, but they recognize they cannot stop it immediately. Republicans, who control the state legislature, are likely to pass the map soon, with possible legal challenges from Democrats citing unfairness.
Key Facts
- North Carolina Republicans proposed a new map to add a GOP seat in the U.S. House.
- The map aims to unseat Democratic Rep. Don Davis, who is one of three Black representatives in the state.
- President Trump encouraged Republican-led states to redraw districts to favor Republicans.
- The map would increase Republican-held seats from 10 to 11 out of the state's 14 districts.
- Democratic Governor Josh Stein cannot veto the redistricting plan due to state law.
- Democrats plan to challenge the map legally, alleging racial gerrymandering.
- The map needs final approval from the Republican-majority state legislature.
- Around 300 protesters and Democratic officials gathered to oppose the plan, claiming it would have long-term negative effects on the GOP.
