North Carolina state lawmakers moved forward Monday with redrawing the state's congressional maps , with the Senate Elections Committee approving the proposal in its first step toward passage. The redistricting effort is part of a multi-state push to shift party representation in the U.S. Congress. In North Carolina, only a simple majority is needed to redraw maps, which Republicans hold easily in both chambers. Additionally, the governor cannot veto redistricting legislation. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-lawmakers-congressional-redistricting-plan/275-eff83ea5-6de4-4afe-a5df-59431ef6684b WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte . SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.
