North Carolina legislature approves new US House maps

The DCN News Blog Online TV response: I hope the Supreme Courts approve the maps so that the filing period can reopen. I can’t wait to see who file on the local and state levels. I will be challenging those who want to represent me. I will be educating the folk about the candidates that I will be supporting.

North Carolina legislators approved new U.S. House district map lines late Thursday, creating at least three competitive congressional districts after the state’s highest court struck down lawmakers’ first attempt at revised boundaries.

The maps appear to create seven solidly Republican districts across the state and three districts almost certain to elect a Democratic member of Congress. A fourth district, held by retiring Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D), leans toward Democrats.

Three other districts would be narrowly divided between the two parties, potentially imperiling two incumbents who plan to seek reelection this year.

One seat, which includes the home of Rep. Kathy Manning (D), stretches from Greensboro south and east into Democratic-leaning Chatham County and Republican-leaning territory in Lee and Harnett counties.

That district meets another seat, drawn through Cumberland and Bladen counties down to the Atlantic Coast, held by Rep. David Rouzer (R).

A third potentially competitive seat sits . . . (Read more)

Remedial Maps Passed Both Chambers

The NC House and Senate held sessions today.  Both chambers have passed remedial House, Senate, and Congressional plans.

Below are links to the maps which were passed.  Also, included are interactive versions of the maps in Dave’s Redistricting App (DRA).  Please note that this information is provided for public education only, and the analyses here reflect those generated by the DRA program.

• Remedial NC House Map
• Remedial NC Senate Map
• Remedial NC Congressional Map

• Remedial NC House Map in DRA
• Remedial NC Senate Map in DRA
• Remedial NC Congressional Map in DRA