North Carolina’s redistricting fight is back in the headlines. According to a recent NC Newsline article, legislative leaders have announced plans to redraw the state’s congressional map—again—just one year after the last round of redistricting.
Republican lawmakers have stated their intent to pass new maps aimed at securing additional partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. With no veto power from the governor and a judiciary unlikely to intervene, this move could reshape representation across the state once more.
In the piece, Melissa Price Kromm, Executive Director of North Carolina For The People, called out the dangers of partisan-driven mapmaking and urged systemic reform led by independent commissions:’
“These new redistricting wars aren’t about fairness; they’re about power. Every time politicians redraw maps to cling to power, trust in our democracy erodes.”
Kromm also pointed out how lawmakers’ quick agreement on new maps stands in sharp contrast to their inability to pass a state budget or fully fund essential programs.
“They’re prioritizing power over people, again,” she added.
The plan—introduced by House Speaker Destin Hall and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger—would likely add another Republican seat to the state’s congressional delegation, continuing a long trend of political maneuvering that sidelines voters’ interests.
At NC For The People, we share our Executive Director’s belief that the solution lies in independent redistricting reform. Fair maps should reflect communities, not political convenience. When voters lose faith that their voices matter, democracy itself weakens.
Read the full article by Brandon Kingdollar of NC Newsline here:
North Carolina Republicans plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts