North Carolina's New Map: Democrats Gain as 1st, 3rd Districts Redrawn
North Carolina's General Assembly is set to consider a new congressional map that significantly redraws the state's districts. The proposed changes aim to address California's Proposition 50 and actions by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. If approved, the new map could benefit the Democratic Party, following the 2020 census redistricting that gave them an advantage.
The revised 1st Congressional District would include a vast area, stretching from the coast to the eastern part of the state. It would encompass Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Gates, Chowan, Hertford, Northampton, Warren, Vance, a small piece of Granville, Halifax, Nash, Edgecombe, Martin, Bertie, Washington, and Tyrrell counties. Meanwhile, Beaufort, Hyde, Dare, Craven, Pamlico, and Carteret counties would shift from the 3rd to the 1st District.
The 3rd District, currently represented by Rep. Dr. Greg Murphy, would gain Pitt, Jones, Onslow, Duplin, and the majority of Sampson counties. However, Wilson, Wayne, Greene, and Lenoir counties would move from the 1st to the 3rd District. Murphy received 113,673 votes in the six counties proposed for this change.
The new plan leaves 12 of the state's 14 districts mostly unchanged, with the alterations primarily focused on the 1st and 3rd Districts.
The new map, primarily a response to California's Proposition 50, has sparked public interest. A portal for comments is open, allowing residents to voice their opinions on the proposed changes. If enacted, the new plan could significantly impact the political landscape in North Carolina, potentially giving the Democratic Party an advantage in the state's congressional representation.
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