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An at-large system is better than single-member districts. A District system would cut your vote in half.
An at-large system is better than single-member districts. A District system would cut your vote in half.
 
Rather than being a sign of gerrymandering, districts that wrap around cities indicate respect for municipal boundaries and communities of interest
Rather than being a sign of gerrymandering, districts that wrap around cities indicate respect for municipal boundaries and communities of interest
 
One day after Carolina Journal first broke the news, North Carolina’s westernmost member of the U.S. House, Congressman Madison Cawthorn, confirmed via video in a tweet he will run in a different congressional district than the one he currently represents.
One day after Carolina Journal first broke the news, North Carolina’s westernmost member of the U.S. House, Congressman Madison Cawthorn, confirmed via video in a tweet he will run in a different congressional district than the one he currently represents.
 
Supporters of Madison Cawthorn have conducted a poll in the newly-drawn 13th Congressional District, a district east of his current one that includes part of Mecklenburg County, with all of Gaston, Polk, Rutherford, McDowell and Burke.
Supporters of Madison Cawthorn have conducted a poll in the newly-drawn 13th Congressional District, a district east of his current one that includes part of Mecklenburg County, with all of Gaston, Polk, Rutherford, McDowell and Burke.
 
but current districts are racially gerrymandered
 
When our General Assembly convened January 13th for the 2021 session, they had two main tasks: passing a state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and drawing new districts for congressional, legislative and local governments.
When our General Assembly convened January 13th for the 2021 session, they had two main tasks: passing a state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and drawing new districts for congressional, legislative and local governments.
 
Members of a joint redistricting committee between the N.C. House and Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 10 heard public feedback on new criteria for drawing district maps.
Members of a joint redistricting committee between the N.C. House and Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 10 heard public feedback on new criteria for drawing district maps.
 
Public school districts in North Carolina have received about $5.3 billion in COVID-related relief from the federal government.
Public school districts in North Carolina have received about $5.3 billion in COVID-related relief from the federal government.
 
Collin Anderson of the Washington Free Beacon highlights a source of friction between the president and some of his presumed congressional allies.
Collin Anderson of the Washington Free Beacon highlights a source of friction between the president and some of his presumed congressional allies.
 
In the fall, many K-12 school districts made the difficult decision to move instruction online.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has selected 17 school districts and 11 charter schools to participate in a pilot program to deploy COVID-19 rapid testing in K-12 public schools where any in-person instruction is happening.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has selected 17 school districts and 11 charter schools to participate in a pilot program to deploy COVID-19 rapid testing in K-12 public schools where any in-person instruction is happening.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced two new judicial appointments to Judicial Districts 13 and 20A, which serve Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties and Stanly and Montgomery counties, respectively.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced two new judicial appointments to Judicial Districts 13 and 20A, which serve Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties and Stanly and Montgomery counties, respectively.
 
Last year, a Superior Court panel in North Carolina declared the state’s congressional districts an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander.
Last year, a Superior Court panel in North Carolina declared the state’s congressional districts an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander.
 
With school districts shutdown everywhere because of the covid-19 pandemic, "When will our schools rep-open again?" Is a question that on everyone’s minds all across this country.
With school districts shutdown everywhere because of the covid-19 pandemic, "When will our schools rep-open again?" Is a question that on everyone’s minds all across this country.
 
To limit the spread of coronavirus, public schools have been closed across North Carolina and the nation.
To limit the spread of coronavirus, public schools have been closed across North Carolina and the nation.
 
Congress is working toward a third major COVID-19 relief bill including provisions tackling economic and education challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress is working toward a third major COVID-19 relief bill including provisions tackling economic and education challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Not all pictures are worth a thousand words. But the picture of North Carolina’s new congressional map tells an important story.
Not all pictures are worth a thousand words. But the picture of North Carolina’s new congressional map tells an important story.
 
A three-judge panel unanimously upheld North Carolina’s new congressional districts, just in time for 2020 candidates to start filing.
A three-judge panel unanimously upheld North Carolina’s new congressional districts, just in time for 2020 candidates to start filing.
 
N.C. Supreme Court rejects call to review legislative districts, so they're set for next year's election
N.C. Supreme Court rejects call to review legislative districts, so they're set for next year's election
 
For several North Carolina counties, the General Assembly’s new election maps may misrepresent the actual population counts by around 20%.
For several North Carolina counties, the General Assembly’s new election maps may misrepresent the actual population counts by around 20%.
 
As the map drawing progresses in the General Assembly in the wake of the Harper v Lewis preliminary injunction, all of the maps so far produced by members of the Joint Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting have either an 8-5 or 7-6 likely split in favor of Republicans.
As the map drawing progresses in the General Assembly in the wake of the Harper v Lewis preliminary injunction, all of the maps so far produced by members of the Joint Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting have either an 8-5 or 7-6 likely split in favor of Republicans.
 
The North Carolina General Assembly passed a new set of congressional districts today. Within an hour, the same Democratic organization that had sued against the previous map said that they would sue over the new map as well.
The North Carolina General Assembly passed a new set of congressional districts today. Within an hour, the same Democratic organization that had sued against the previous map said that they would sue over the new map as well.
 
N.C. lawmakers so far have spent two days huddled around computers in a garishly lit legislative committee room, working to fit the puzzle pieces in what will become newly redrawn congressional districts.
N.C. lawmakers so far have spent two days huddled around computers in a garishly lit legislative committee room, working to fit the puzzle pieces in what will become newly redrawn congressional districts.
 
Go ahead and try to “Sue ‘til you’re blue.” That’s what leading Republicans said to the Democrats going to court over partisan gerrymanders in North Carolina’s 13 congressional districts.
Go ahead and try to “Sue ‘til you’re blue.” That’s what leading Republicans said to the Democrats going to court over partisan gerrymanders in North Carolina’s 13 congressional districts.
 
A three-judge N.C. Superior Court panel has tossed out North Carolina’s election maps for state House and Senate districts. The court has ordered state lawmakers to draw new maps in two weeks.
A three-judge N.C. Superior Court panel has tossed out North Carolina’s election maps for state House and Senate districts. The court has ordered state lawmakers to draw new maps in two weeks.
 
Most debate about gerrymandering reform focuses on partisan outcomes. Reformers argue that objectionable election maps favor one major political party while hurting the other.
Most debate about gerrymandering reform focuses on partisan outcomes. Reformers argue that objectionable election maps favor one major political party while hurting the other.
 
There’s no magic bullet. N.C. lawmakers admit as much when they discuss ways to boost student achievement in school districts labeled “predominantly disadvantaged.”
There’s no magic bullet. N.C. lawmakers admit as much when they discuss ways to boost student achievement in school districts labeled “predominantly disadvantaged.”
 
Once again teachers will descend on the state capital to call for more public school funding, Medicaid expansion, and a $15 minimum wage for all school workers.
Once again teachers will descend on the state capital to call for more public school funding, Medicaid expansion, and a $15 minimum wage for all school workers.
 
Republican Rep.-elect Mark Harris says he expects a state court will certify him the winner of the disputed 9th U.S. Congressional District election.
Republican Rep.-elect Mark Harris says he expects a state court will certify him the winner of the disputed 9th U.S. Congressional District election.
 
N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin named a three-judge Superior Court panel to hear the Common Cause v. David Lewis redistricting challenge.
N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin named a three-judge Superior Court panel to hear the Common Cause v. David Lewis redistricting challenge.
 
The results of this month's legislative elections haven't been certified
 
A three-judge Superior Court panel agreed with the NAACP and other plaintiffs that the General Assembly violated the state constitution's prohibition on changing legislative district boundaries in the middle of a decade
A three-judge Superior Court panel agreed with the NAACP and other plaintiffs that the General Assembly violated the state constitution's prohibition on changing legislative district boundaries in the middle of a decade
 
The continuing court fights over constitutional amendments, congressional districts, and other election issues have placed North Carolina in national headlines
The continuing court fights over constitutional amendments, congressional districts, and other election issues have placed North Carolina in national headlines
 
State lawmakers who want to see more bang for North Carolina's education bucks ought to consider shifting more spending decisions to the local level
State lawmakers who want to see more bang for North Carolina's education bucks ought to consider shifting more spending decisions to the local level
 
Lawmakers aren't likely to split up North Carolina's largest school districts any time soon
 
The Joint Legislative Study Committee on the Division of Local School Administrative Units took a detour from talking about district size to explore innovative programs across the state
The Joint Legislative Study Committee on the Division of Local School Administrative Units took a detour from talking about district size to explore innovative programs across the state
 
A committee studying school district divisions has raised more questions so far than it has answered.
A committee studying school district divisions has raised more questions so far than it has answered.
 
The Beaufort County Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special called meeting for Monday, March 5, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. in the SWCD/FSA conference room located in the Agricultural Center at 155 Airport Road, Washington, NC
The Beaufort County Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special called meeting for Monday, March 5, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. in the SWCD/FSA conference room located in the Agricultural Center at 155 Airport Road, Washington, NC
 
Courts have been dealing with gerrymandering - the redrawing of legislative district lines to further a particular political interest - for more than 50 years
Courts have been dealing with gerrymandering - the redrawing of legislative district lines to further a particular political interest - for more than 50 years
 
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