Part of the Republican victory on election night includes taking control of North Carolina’s congressional delegation.
Heading into the election, the state had an even 7-7 split between Republicans and Democrats. In January, that will change to 10-4, thanks in large part to redistricted maps drawn by a GOP-controlled state legislature and upheld by a GOP-controlled state supreme court.
Even before the election, new faces were heading to Washington from the delegation. About a third of the delegation had announced they would not return, due to either retirement or plans to run for another office. This includes both Democrats and Republicans.
On the next Charlotte Talks, we discuss what this turnover means for North Carolina, how some of the newcomers can make a name for themselves in Washington, and what more centrist-Republicans, like U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, have to look forward to with a second Trump presidency.
GUESTS:
Danielle Battaglia, congressional correspondent for the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer
Reuben Jones, Spectrum News Washington reporter covering North Carolina and national politics
