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NC congressman’s bill would ban mid-decade congressional redistricting

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published October 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM EDT
Davis met with U.S. soldiers training and advising Ukrainian fighters on the front line.
Don Davis
File: Davis met with U.S. soldiers training and advising Ukrainian fighters on the front line.

Congressman Don Davis has introduced a bill that would ban mid-decade congressional redistricting.

The bill was introduced shortly after the Republican-controlled North Carolina General Assembly redrew Davis's 1st Congressional District, a change that could threaten his seat in the 2026 election.

The Restoring Electoral Stability to Enhance Trust (RESET) Act of 2025 would stop states from redrawing congressional district maps between the decennial census, which is typically used for redistricting.

If passed, the legislation would apply retroactively to 2020, invalidating any mid-decade redistricting maps passed since that time.

It would also prohibit states from enacting similar legislation in the future.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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