RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A battle is brewing on Jones Street as lawmakers are gearing up for the public to weigh in on new maps designed to give Republicans an advantage, sparking criticism over gerrymandering .

Republicans already control 10 out of North Carolina's 14 seats in North Carolina after the last map redraw, and with this latest change, they would seek to get to 11 seats, leaving Democrats with just three seats.

The NCGOP communications director said GOP NC House and Senate leaders are making the change to help President Donald Trump. They say they got involved after California Democrats decided to change their maps to help Democrats, in response to Texas Republicans changing their maps before that.

"Both sides are doing it. There's no reason not to back up Preside

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