The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 16, 2025
North Carolina Becomes the Next State to Gerrymander a GOP Seat to Retain the U.S. House in 2026
North Carolina already has an “F” grade from the Princeton Gerrymandering Project for having extremely uncompetitive voting districts. Nonetheless, its state house speaker announced Oct. 13th the legislature would gerrymander another GOP congressional seat before the 2026 midterms. It’s the latest GOP attempt to cling to power in the U.S. House.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Princeton Gerrymandering Project - North Carolina Scored Maps from the Redistricting Report Card
WUNC - NC Republicans plan to redraw map to pick up an additional Congressional seat
NC Newsline - North Carolina Republicans plan to redraw state’s congressional districts
The Hill - North Carolina GOP launches redistricting effort
North Carolina Legislature - Legislative and Congressional Redistricting
Ballotpedia - North Carolina Supreme Court
Common Cause NC - Politicians in NC legislature announce shameful scheme to further rig North Carolina’s voting maps
Groups Taking Action:
Common Cause North Carolina, North Carolina For the People, Democracy North Carolina
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State
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