"RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina Republican legislative leaders completed their remapping of the state's U.S. House districts on Wednesday, intent on picking up one more seat to help President Donald Trump's efforts to retain GOP control of Congress in next year's midterm elections. The new boundaries approved by the state House could thwart the reelection of Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis, who currently represents more than 20 northeastern counties. The state Senate already approved the plan in a party-line vote on Tuesday."
"Republican lawmakers made the intent of their proposed changes crystal clear - it's an attempt to satisfy Trump's call for GOP-led states to secure more seats for the party nationwide, so that Congress can continue advancing his agenda. Democrats have responded with rival moves in blue states. A president's party historically loses seats in midterm elections, and Democrats currently need just three more seats to flip House control."
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders approved new U.S. House district maps to pick up one additional seat and bolster President Donald Trump's effort to keep Republican control of Congress in next year's midterm elections. The state House passed the plan after the state Senate approved it in a party-line vote. The new boundaries could jeopardize the reelection of Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis, who represents more than 20 northeastern counties. Some members of the public were escorted out after interrupting the House session. State law prevents the Democratic governor from vetoing redistricting maps, though litigation by Democrats or voting-rights advocates is likely.
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