North Carolina Republicans are forging ahead with plans to redraw the state’s congressional districts further in their favor as President Donald Trump urges a nationwide gerrymandering effort to help the GOP maintain control of Congress in 2026.

The North Carolina redistricting process kicks off Monday with state House and Senate committees meeting to discuss a newly proposed map of the districts. Lawmakers could vote to approve the map as early as Tuesday, the same day Democrats are planning a large protest in downtown Raleigh around the legislative building.

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The proposed map would give the GOP an edge in a northeastern North Carolina district that has been represented by Democrats for decades. If approved, the districts would likely be challenged in court.

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