ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — North Carolina Republicans are following a nationwide trend of pushes for redistricting in the state ahead of next year's midterm elections, specifically targeting U.S. House districts in North Carolina.

"There's been a very unusual national political push this year, starting with President Trump, to try and change the balance of a number of states starting with the Republicans to protect their majority, which is very much at risk in the 2026 midterm elections," said Steven Greene, a professor of political science at North Carolina State University.

The 1st Congressional District, which includes more than 20 counties, mostly in northeast North Carolina, and is currently held by Democratic Congressman Don Davis, could be a focus in the redistricting efforts. Davis n

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