In a joint statement, Senator Rucho and Representative Lewis explained that while they believe that the Rucho-Lewis #1 map fully complies with all applicable federal and state ... Keep Reading
Redistricting
New Maps Rankle Old Majority
So the maps are out, and not surprisingly, so are the hecklers. The General Assembly recently released the legislative redistricting maps that will be in place for the next ... Keep Reading
Opportunity for Conservative Voices to be Heard on Redistricting
Rep. David Lewis (R-Harnett) and Sen. Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg) will be holding hearings on the proposed congressional maps tomorrow, July 7. The meetings will be held at locations ... Keep Reading
Want a Fair Redistricting Process? Make Your Voice Heard at Public Hearings
The Joint House and Senate Redistricting committees will be holding public hearings regarding redistricting on Thursday, June 23 at various locations around the state, including ... Keep Reading
NC Redistricting Reform Moves Ahead
The NC House Elections Committee approved a bill which would substantially change the decennial redistricting process. House Bill 824, "Nonpartisan Redistricting Process," would ... Keep Reading
New Redistricting Proposal Would Take Lawmakers Out of the Picture
A measure just introduced in the state House of Representatives, HB824, would turn redistricting over to a professional staff. Legislators would have no say in how the maps were ... Keep Reading
Competitive Districts Can Reduce Partisanship
The News & Observer is reporting that Senator Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg) will chair the Senate redistricting committee. The article says that the GOP “could district lines that ... Keep Reading