RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Republican leadership in the North Carolina House and Senate is planning to introduce new voting maps when lawmakers return to Raleigh next week, becoming the latest state to attempt to enact redistricting ahead of the 2026 election.

In a joint news release, House Speaker Destin Hall wrote: "President Trump earned a clear mandate from the voters of North Carolina and the rest of the country, and we intend to defend it by drawing an additional Republican Congressional seat. Our state won't stand by while Democrats like (California Gov.) Gavin Newsom redraw districts to aid in their effort to obtain a majority in the U.S. House. We will not allow them to undermine the will of the voters and President Trump's agenda."

Senate President Phil Berger wrote: "President

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