"On Tuesday, North Carolina's Republican-led state legislature got closer to approving new congressional district lines, part of a nationwide scheme by Republicans and President Donald Trump's political team to stop Democrats from potentially gaining control of Congress following the upcoming 2026 midterms. Democrats are hoping to win enough seats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives, as the split between the two parties is currently very narrow."
"Yet, despite polling that indicates a voter preference for Democrats to control Congress next year, Republicans are currently redrawing congressional maps - years ahead of the next census when they're constitutionally required to do so - in order to diminish Democratic gains in certain states, putting in jeopardy the outcome that most Americans want to see. The North Carolina State Senate passed new maps this week with that idea in mind. The state House of Representatives is expected to pass them soon, too, and under state law, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein cannot veto them, leaving a judicial challenge the only way Democrats could possibly have them overturned after passage."
North Carolina's Republican-led legislature advanced new congressional district maps designed to limit Democratic electoral gains ahead of the 2026 midterms. Republican leaders and the Trump political team are pursuing early redistricting in multiple states to blunt anticipated Democratic momentum despite polling favoring Democrats. The new state Senate maps passed with the House expected to follow, and state law prevents Democratic Gov. Josh Stein from issuing a veto. A judicial challenge remains the only viable mechanism to overturn the maps after passage. The current U.S. House delegation from the state stands at ten Republicans and four Democrats.
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