From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 709: Republicans will maintain supermajorities in the N.C. General Assembly after the latest round of elections. But they might have to run for re-election again after one year. John Locke Foundation Senior Vice President Becki Gray analyzes the potential impact on public policy in 2017, given a court order that will force lawmakers to redraw legislative districts and stand for election in a rare off-year contest.
Court orders new N.C. legislative maps, special 2017 election
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