Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina announced plans Monday to hold a vote next week on redrawing the state’s U.S. House district map. The proposed action is viewed as an effort to potentially secure an additional Republican seat within the state’s boundaries.
This move is part of an ongoing mid-decade national effort by both Republican and Democratic parties to reshape U.S. House districts in several states ahead of the 2026 session, a development highlighted by related redistricting actions in Texas, California, and Missouri.
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Under the current map, which Republicans enacted in 2023, GOP candidates won 10 of North Carolina’s 14 U.S. House seats in 2024. This represents an increase from the 7-7 split between the two parties under the map used in the 2022 elections.
The newly proposed changes are likely to target the state’s 1st District, currently the only swing district. Democratic Rep. Don Davis holds the seat, having won reelection last year by less than two percentage points. Adjusting the boundaries of this district, which covers nearly 20 northeastern counties, could potentially give a Republican candidate an advantage and result in an 11th GOP seat.
A news release from the state’s Republican legislators stated that their plan “follows President Donald Trump’s call urging legislatures across the country to take action to nullify Democrat redistricting efforts.”
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The North Carolina action follows similar, disputed redistricting efforts in other states:
- Texas approved a new map aimed at giving Republicans the opportunity to win five additional seats; this map is currently facing a legal challenge.
- California Democrats passed their own redistricting plan, targeting five additional seats for their party; this plan requires voter approval in a November 4 election.
- Missouri lawmakers approved revised districts intended to help Republicans gain one additional seat, which is subject to court challenges and a petition campaign seeking a statewide referendum.
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