RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Democrats took to the streets on Tuesday to rally against a contentious congressional district map proposed by Republican lawmakers. The map, pushed by GOP leaders and driven by pressure from Donald Trump, is seen as an attempt to unseat Democratic Rep. Don Davis, one of three Black Congress members from the state. The proposal aims to ensure more Republican dominance by redrawing boundaries and is projected to allow the Republicans to win 11 out of the state’s 14 congressional seats.

Despite the Republicans currently holding the majority in the North Carolina General Assembly and state laws limiting the Democratic Governor's ability to veto such plans, Democrats remain optimistic about defeating this redistricting in the future. We know we may not have the ability to stop the Republicans in Raleigh right now... but we are here to show that people across this state and this nation are watching them, stated North Carolina Democratic Party chair Anderson Clayton.

A protest featuring around 300 attendees emphasized their commitment to fight against what they categorized as a racial and partisan gerrymander. As Republicans defend their map, citing Trump’s narrow wins in previous elections, Democrats prepare possible litigation against the new boundaries, rooting their hopes on upcoming elections to rally support and potentially regain control of the House.