"North Carolina Republicans Pass Controversial Redistricting Plan, Shifting Electoral Landscape"

Republicans in North Carolina have approved a heavily gerrymandered congressional map that could result in an 11-3 advantage for Republicans in the House of Representatives. The map, which creates 10 solidly Republican districts, three solidly Democratic districts, and one competitive district, is likely to knock out at least three Democratic incumbents. This move ensures Republican dominance in a closely divided state and highlights the power of gerrymandering to render voters' preferences irrelevant. The events leading to the new map also illustrate how control of the House is being determined by courts' interpretation of permissible lines.