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North Carolina Republicans completed remapping of U.S. House districts to gain one more GOP seat, helping Trump’s efforts to retain congressional control.

The new boundaries could thwart Democratic Rep. Don Davis’s reelection in northeastern counties that have elected African Americans continuously since 1992.

Democrats plan to challenge the map as an illegal racial gerrymander but cannot veto it, part of nationwide redistricting battles ahead of midterms.

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders completed their remapping of the state’s U.S. House districts on Wednesday, intent on picking up one more seat to help President Trump’s efforts to retain GOP contr

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