North Carolina’s Republican-led legislature has just approved controversial new US House district boundaries.
The state House passed the map Wednesday, following a party-line Senate vote Tuesday. Because Governor Josh Stein cannot veto redistricting bills, the new boundaries take effect immediately unless blocked by the courts.
The changes could make Democratic Rep. Don Davis’s 1st District more competitive for Republicans by shifting several northeastern counties. Election data indicates the map could help the GOP win 11 of 14 seats, up from 10.
The new North Carolina congressional map has PASSED the NC House and Senate.
The bill does not require the Governor's signature and is now law
Change To Dem Rep Don Davis in #NC01
🔴 Trump +3 -> 🔴 Trump +11 pic.twitter.com/wM921mJrB7— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) October 22, 2025
Democrats and voting rights groups criticized the plan as a racial gerrymander that could dilute Black voter influence in the state’s northeastern “Black Belt.” Protesters at the state legislative building this week called the process rushed and politically driven.
Republicans denied using racial data, saying the map reflects recent voting trends and Trump’s three statewide victories. Legal challenges are expected before candidate filing opens December 1.
The move mirrors a national trend, with both parties redrawing congressional maps in states like Texas, Missouri, and California to strengthen their positions before the 2026 midterms.
