North Carolina Republicans Pass New Congressional Map to Bolster House Advantage Ahead of Midterm Elections
North Carolina’s Republican-led legislature has formally approved a new congressional district map that political analysts widely predict will effectively secure at least one additional seat for the GOP in the U.S. House of Representatives.
This move is part of a larger, coordinated effort aligned with former President Donald Trump’s broader strategy of mid-decade redistricting, a tactic aimed at consolidating the Republican Party’s narrow House majority and creating a more favorable electoral landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
By redrawing district boundaries at this stage, Republican lawmakers are seeking to maximize their advantage before voters return to the polls, ensuring that certain districts are more likely to elect GOP candidates even in closely contested…