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Episode 889: NC Legislature Approves Gerrymander to Add Another GOP Congressional Seat, But Dilutes Black Voting Power in the Process

Episode 889: NC Legislature Approves Gerrymander to Add Another GOP Congressional Seat, But Dilutes Black Voting Power in the Process

Update: 2025-10-23
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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 24, 2025

NC Legislature Approves Gerrymander to Add Another GOP Congressional Seat, But Dilutes Black Voting Power in the Process
The North Carolina legislature passed a new gerrymandered congressional map October 22nd, likely adding a GOP congressional seat to offset expected 2026 midterm losses in the U.S. House.  Legislators diluted Black voting power to do it, but say it was for partisan reasons.

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Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - North Carolina Plans to Gerrymander a GOP Seat to Help Retain Control of the U.S. House in 2026
WUNC - NC Senate advances new Congressional map intended to pick up an additional GOP seat
North Carolina Black Alliance - North Carolina’s historic Black Belt district under attack by new gerrymandered map
WRAL - Protesters march on NC legislature as House lawmakers advance new congressional districts
WRAL - NC Republicans pass new congressional districts into law to boost GOP edge in U.S. House races
The Center for Politics - Rating the New North Carolina Republican Gerrymander

Groups Taking Action:

North Carolina Black AllianceCommon Cause North CarolinaNorth Carolina For the People, Democracy North Carolina

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State

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Episode 889: NC Legislature Approves Gerrymander to Add Another GOP Congressional Seat, But Dilutes Black Voting Power in the Process

Episode 889: NC Legislature Approves Gerrymander to Add Another GOP Congressional Seat, But Dilutes Black Voting Power in the Process

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