Here's why growth could give NC more clout in Congress — and the Electoral College
North Carolina is poised to gain a new congressional seat in 2020, giving the state more clout in Congress and presidential elections.It also raises the stakes in this year races for the state legislature, which draws the districts.North Carolina would be one of seven states to gain at least one House seat, according to an analysis of new census numbers by Election Data Services.That would give the state 14 House members — and 16 electoral votes. That’s as […]
