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North Carolina lawmakers go all in on partisan gerrymandering in state’s Black Belt
North Carolina’s latest congressional map is part of Republicans’ efforts nationwide to gain more seats in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 election.
Right before Thanksgiving, federal judges ruled against local advocacy groups and voters who have challenged the map on the basis of racial gerrymandering.
This decision, along with rulings in states like Texas, could be setting a precedent of more blatant partisan gerrymandering in the future.
In this episode, I spoke with Sarah Michels, a reporter with Carolina Public Press. She covers state politics and elections, and has closely followed NC’s new congressional maps accused of racial gerrymandering.
This is the third part of a series on redistricting in eastern North Carolina.
Host / Producer: Layna Hong
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