Tit-for-tat redistricting wars, part V: Virginia. Likely targets: #va1 (Wittman) & #va2 (Kiggans). Likely effect of this whole mess: competitive congressional districts move from endangered to extinct.

.@RepGregMurphy announces on @1073wtib he will continue to run in #nc03 after North Carolina redistricted the state. #ncpol

NEW: NC passes new Trump-backed congressional map intended to pick up another seat for Republicans in 2026 #ncpol https://t.co/taafXxl5UX

. #ncpol had mid-decade #redistricting in 1966 & 1967. Important to note that both were court-ordered ⬇️pgs 46 & 49 of Orr's "The Persistence of the Gerrymander in NC Congressional Redistricting." (Southeastern Geographer 1969)

And with that, the Senate passes the redrawn map to give Republicans an additional seat in Congress. It heads to the House now. #ncpol @WNCN @Queen_City_News @wnct9

Scoop: A spokesperson for @RepDonDavis tells me if the NC General Assembly votes for the new congressional map he will NOT drop out. He would run in either the 1st or 3rd District. #ncpol @SpecNews1RDU #NC01

And, here's a quick top-line summary of what the changes would mean in terms of past voting behavior & racial composition of the districts. To follow along at 10, here's your link: https://t.co/66lPmN9BCx (3/3)

Here's a quick look at the changes in the proposed map. (2/3)

. #Redistricting hearing in #ncpol this morning at 10:00 https://t.co/kIKJ45L45z A 3 tweet overview 🧵: 12/14 #ncpol congressional districts are unchanged. Just congressional districts 1 & 3 would be altered under the proposed map (the gray area in NC). (1/3)

Thru Th 10/16 8,867 votes cast for Nov 4 #ncpol municipals in 388 localities (8,166 in-person; 701 mail), In-person early up 34.6% from first day in 2025. In graphics top counties, cities, voter party, gender. (NOTE: Raleigh, Asheville, Winston-Salem, High Pt do not vote in 2025)

Advocates and the public can view the proposed North Carolina Congressional Map in DRA here: https://t.co/YWNxCfxePV

More to follow later, but in brief: 1) only two districts change in the proposed #ncpol map--#nc1 & #nc3 2) Election outcomes under old and new maps for the 2022 Senate & 2020 Presidential race below. Will post later w/ 2 party percentages.

Notable that Don Davis is, I believe, a resident of Greene County, so not only did #nc1 become much more Republican, Davis will reside in #nc3 when this map is enacted. Footnote: Members of congress don't have to live in their district, so he could still run in #nc1.

New #ncpol congressional map is out (see @RaleighReporter tweet ⬇️⬇️). Changes appear to be limited to #nc1 & #nc3. See comparison New proposed map ⬇️⬅️ Current map ⬇️➡️

Fall mornings in the mountains are the best.

. #WNC music fans: ever wish you could hear 3 world class songwriters in the round without traveling 200 miles to the Bluebird? The Balsam Mountain Inn has you covered this Friday. #westofasheville

Back on the road in WNC after a whirlwind trip to NYC. The stories never stop nor should they. Coming soon....

First day of early voting for the November municipal elections in #ncpol. 8:07 AM & my vote is cast. Great job, as always, by the Jackson County Board of Elections.

#NEW: The referendum to repeal Missouri’s new congressional map has been approved for circulation. To make the November 2026 ballot, supporters must gather signatures from at least 5% of registered voters in six of Missouri’s eight congressional districts.

Only 3 states are represented by senators of opposing parties -- the lowest number of split delegations in the 100+ years that senators have been directly elected. Only way it goes lower next year is if Susan Collins loses and Dems hold all of their seats.