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Districts in North Carolina will change before 2024 election

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Sen. Thom Tillis | Sen. Thom Tillis Official Website

Sen. Thom Tillis | Sen. Thom Tillis Official Website

The 2024 districts in North Carolina are expected to be planned around the Republican takeover of the state, following the higher ratio in the house. According to a statement from the John Locke Foundation, there are changes coming to the districts in North Carolina in 2024. The foundation highlighted the recommended redistricting changes by JStirling16.

The legislature in North Carolina has been busy with the passing of the new budget, but they still need to draw new congressional lines for the upcoming year. The legislature redistricting committee has already had one meeting at the College of the Albemarle campus in Elizabeth City, with two more meetings to come. The public will have the opportunity to sign up for these meetings soon.

The outcomes of elections determine where residents are placed in the districts. The state Supreme Court ruled in April to allow partisan gerrymandering, giving Republicans the advantage. As a result, the Republican delegation in the state is expected to increase from 10-4 or 11-3 in their favor, despite there being more registered Democrats in the state.

The drawing of districts in North Carolina is described as political boundaries that are based on the voters in each district. However, there has been a history of changes and shifts. Last year, the court-appointed drawers for the districts, resulting in a Democratic majority. But with Republicans now in control of the house, new state laws have been passed in their favor for redistricting.

The redrawing of districts in North Carolina in 2024 will have significant implications for the state's political landscape. The Republican takeover and the ability to shape the districts to their advantage could have a lasting impact on future elections in the state.

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