GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - State Democrats say Republicans are trying to take away voters’ power at the polls and put it in the hands of GOP lawmakers by attempting to redraw congressional maps.

“I say it all the time. It is essential for us to ensure that the voters vote for who they want in position and not the other way around,” said state Senator Kandie Smith.

However, the state GOP says North Carolina’s redistricting is only responding to what Democrats have already done in other states.

“What we’ve seen out of California, especially out of Gavin Newsom, is an effort to thwart President Trump’s agenda by redistricting out in California to give them an advantage,” North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Jason Simmons said.

Republican lawmakers said Monday they plan to vote next wee

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