Proposed congressional district maps released

NC Sen. Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg) and Rep. David Lewis (R-Harnett), who are heading up the state's redistricting effort, have released proposed congressional maps.

The proposed map brings significant changes for the Triad's representation in Congress.

The 13th District, which is currently represented by US Rep. Brad Miller, a Democrat, is redrawn in a way that is favorable to a Republican candidate. Instead of poking a finger down into Greensboro to pick up heavily Democratic constituencies, it straddles the Forsyth-Guilford county line to encompass more Republican-leaning voters in the Kernersville area and north High Point.

The 12th District, a majority minority, district grows significantly in Greensboro, picking up heavily minority areas in the northeast part of the city.

Proposed 5th Congressional District, Rucho-Lewis plan

To review population statistics, including party registration and race for the proposed 5th Congressional District, click here.

Proposed 6th Congressional District, Rucho-Lewis plan

To review statistics, including party registration and race, for the proposed 6th Congressional District, click here.

Proposed 12th Congressional District, Rucho-Lewis plan

To review statistics, including party registration and race, for the proposed 12th Congressional District, click here.

Proposed 13th Congressional District, Rucho-Lewis plan

To review statistics, including party registration and race, for the proposed 13th Congressional District, click here.

Readers are invited to share their thoughts about these proposed maps. How do you feel about the way you're represented in Congress, and what would change for you under these proposals?

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