Republican North Carolina lawmakers released newly proposed congressional districts Thursday — a move that seeks to protect or expand the GOP’s control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The new map would do just that, by turning the state’s only competitive district — won by a Democrat in 2024 — into a district that’s more likely to elect a Republican in 2026.

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Republican legislative leaders plan to vote on the map when they return to session next week. It’s part of a nationwide effort by lawmakers in states run by both major political parties to maximize their advantage heading into the 2026 midterms, when Democrats are seeking to break Republicans’ control of Congress.

North Carolina is represented by 14 members in the U.S. House — 10 Republicans and four De

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