Plain English Summary
This bill redraws North Carolina's 14 congressional districts by changing which counties and specific census blocks are included in each district. The bill modifies the boundaries of Congressional Districts 1 and 3, adding and removing various counties and subdivisions to realign the districts' geographic composition.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue that redistricting may be necessary to account for population changes revealed in the 2020 census and to ensure districts have roughly equal populations as required by law. They contend that realigning districts can improve representation by reflecting current demographic patterns and community boundaries in the state.
Arguments Against
Opponents worry that redistricting can be used to manipulate district lines for partisan advantage (gerrymandering), potentially diluting the voting power of certain communities or voters. Critics also express concern about the lack of transparency in the redistricting process and question whether the new boundaries truly serve constituents' interests or primarily benefit one political party.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 46
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 25
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 44
Cosponsors (3)
Vote Breakdown (12 roll calls)
This bill was signed into law.
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown