North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval to a new congressional map, a victory for Republicans in the state legislature and beyond who have sought to increase the GOP’s advantage in races for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.

The North Carolina House of Representatives approved the map in a party-line vote Wednesday, following another party-line vote in the state Senate Tuesday. The decision means the new districts become law. Redistricting bills don't require the governor's approval, and the governor can't veto such measures.

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The approval came as protesters chanted “Don’t rig the maps!” from the House gallery before being removed. Hundreds of protesters marched on the legislature this week, and dozens of members of the public spoke in opposition duri

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