Election Dialogue Continued: What the Proposed Congressional Maps Could Mean for Charlotte

While most of the country is focused on the Presidential race in 2024, North Carolina is focused on changes to their congressional maps. The proposed map would add three Republican seats which is a significant change from the current Democrat Republican 7-7 split. What would a Republican Congressional majority mean for Charlotte long-term?

It’s no secret Charlotte has seen a tremendous migration boom since the pandemic. Three of the four metro areas with the largest migration trend to Charlotte are Miami, New York and Washington, D.C. Even with the change in population, Mecklenburg County has remained blue. Congresswoman Alma Adams easily won last year’s reelection with 62% of the vote. A potential right leaning map won’t have an effect on Congresswoman Adams stronghold within her district. It’s safe to say, she’s untouchable to Republicans.

While Mecklenburg County will remain blue, some surrounding areas will be affected. Congressman Jeff Jackson (D-N.C.) made the decision not to seek reelection and is running for North Carolina’s attorney general in 2024 instead. “I’ve officially been drawn out of my congressional district by a small group of politicians,” he said.

While North Carolina was once considered a purple state, a Republican state majority and possible Congressional majority would solidify it as a red state. This shouldn’t be a shock as North Carolina backed the Republican ticket in ten out of eleven presidential elections. If more people view North Carolina as a red state, we will continue to see 100 people a day move to Charlotte? Is the idea of living in a swing state appealing to residents? Will people make drastic life choices if the maps move forward, and 10 or 11 Congressional Republicans win next year? Stay tuned as we continue to track North Carolina’s Congressional maps.