North Carolina Republican legislators have passed a new map that is expected to give their party a net gain of three to four seats in the House of Representatives. The map was approved by the state legislature and redraws the district lines in a way that secures a GOP advantage in the state. It packs as many Democratic voters as possible into three blue districts, while distributing Republicans across the remaining districts to ensure they remain largely out of reach for Democrats. The new map is likely to lock in 10 Republicans and three Democrats in the state's delegation, with one competitive battleground seat. As a result, freshman Democratic representatives Wiley Nickel, Jeff Jackson, and Kathy Manning will all find themselves living in heavily Republican districts. The move follows the Republican Party's flipping of the North Carolina Supreme Court last year, allowing for a favorable redistricting process. Critics argue that the new map violates federal law by diluting the votes of Black residents in key areas across the state, which could lead to legal challenges. With the new map in place, the GOP's majority in the House of Representatives could be strengthened in the 2024 elections, potentially helping them retain control of the chamber.