OUTER BANKS, N.C. — On Wednesday, the Republican controlled North Carolina Legislature approved a new congressional map in the state, impacting coastal communities like the Outer Banks. Six counties that used to be in the 3rd Congressional District are now part of the 1st Congressional District.

Green, Lenoir, Wayne and Wilson counties are now part of the 3rd Congressional District. Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Hyde and Pamlico counties are now part of the 1st Congressional District. It's a move political experts say could give Republicans an additional seat in Congress.

In Raleigh, people protested the change. In the Outer Banks, a majority of people News 3 spoke with on Thursday, told us they feel it is unfair and takes a voice away from voters. One said this is something that sho

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