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House passes mid‑decade congressional map shifting two eastern districts
Summary
The North Carolina House approved Senate Committee Substitute Senate Bill 249 to realign congressional districts, changing only U.S. House Districts 1 and 3; the vote was 66-48 on second reading and the bill passed third reading by voice vote after extended debate.
The North Carolina House on Oct. 22 approved a mid‑decade congressional redistricting plan, Senate Committee Substitute Senate Bill 249, that leaves 12 of 14 districts unchanged and redraws only U.S. House Districts 1 and 3.
Representative Bridal Jones, sponsor of the measure, told members the plan followed written standards set by the General Assembly and said racial data was not used in drawing the map. "From day 1, we established clear, written standards for how this map would be drawn," Jones said on the floor, noting the work was done using equipment at the legislative complex and with a consultant.
Supporters said the new map will increase the Republican vote share in District 1 and could change…
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