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Democrats vow court fight to block new N.C. congressional map
8 monthes ago | By Politico
North Carolina Republicans approved a new congressional map Friday that would cost the party at least two House seats and potentially roil the state's delegation - but Democrats immediately objected, saying it's still a GOP gerrymander. Republicans represent 10 of the state's 13 districts and would be very likely to lose two seats: those held by Republican Reps. George Holding and Mark Walker. Democrats, though, argue the new map doesn't go far enough and plan to challenge it in state court. “The congressional map passed by Republicans in the North Carolina legislature simply replaces one...
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Democrats Could Gain At Least 2 House Seats Under New N.C. Redistricting Plan
8 monthes ago | By NPR
The plan follows a ruling by a state court last month that said North Carolina Republicans, who control the legislature, had unfairly disadvantaged Democrats.
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