The House Select Committee on Redistricting voted 10-7 to give a favorable report to Senate Bill 249, a mid-decade congressional map that alters only NC-1 and NC-3. Sponsors said the map improves Republican performance in eastern North Carolina; opponents and dozens of public commenters said the plan dilutes Black voting strength and called it a g

Their decision today is proof

NC Democrats said in a trial over redistricting plans that Black voters' power in northeastern NC is diminished by GOP Senate districts.

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Senate debates proposed redistricting aimed at increasing Democratic congressional representation.

California officials consider legal actions to dissuade Texas from partisan gerrymandering.

Delegates debated whether Article 3, Section 4 standards for legislative districts should also govern congressional lines; proponents called the proposed change a fix for partisan gerrymanders while opponents argued the 1972 ballot and precedent exclude Congress. A roll call produced 39 negative votes; a separate desk amendment was laid over for one day.

Assembly members express strong opinions on ACA 8's potential to empower California voters.