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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 Donald Trump’s efforts to retain GOP control of Congress in next year’s midterm elections.
The new boundaries approved by the state House could thwart the re-election of Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis, who represents more than 20 northeastern counties. The state Senate already approved the plan in a party-line vote on Tuesday.
Republicans hold majorities in both General Assembly chambers, and Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is unable under state law to use his veto stamp on redistricting maps. So the GOP’s proposal can now be implemented unless likely litiga