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First state redistricting maps drawing sharp reviews

Nelda Holder | 06/23/2011

A report today in The News & Observer of Raleigh analyses the first newly drawn districts in what is likely to be a contentious redistricting process for the state. The so-called "majority-minority" districts include 24 House and 10 Senate districts with majority-black voting age. A public hearing on the districts is scheduled for tonight by teleconference (details available on the N.C. General Assembly website). A Republican plan that could put more African-Americans in the N.C. General Assembly also could spark another round of court fights over the role of race in drawing voting districts. Read more.

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Legislative protest brings 17 arrests at N.C. Statehouse

Nelda Holder | 25 days ago

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"Compromise" measure would require five-year wait to restore voting rights to felons

Nelda Holder | 04/23/2013

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Buncombe women organize the "power of 5" to get out the vote

Margaret Williams | 09/11/2012

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US Justice Department blocks SC voter ID bill

Bill Rhodes | 12/26/2011

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Federal judge denies lawsuit over NC voting rights

Bill Rhodes | 12/24/2011

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Sen. Hagan says NC redistricting 'makes no sense'

Susan Andrew | 11/03/2011

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