The map above shows the voter registration percentage compared to the population of African- Americans in each county. The map below (left) shows United Stated Congressional Districts in NC. The blue shaded districts are current democratically controlled seats while red shading indicates under-representation. The map ( below right) shows Republican held NC house districts.Blue shading shows under-representation of African American voters. Solid red shows NC house seats that are controlled by republicans and overlap the under-represented areas. These districts are where racially targeted "get out the vote" efforts may have an impact on state elections.
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Voting Demographics In North Carolina
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Bridget Nelson. April 2014
Background Image: Black Balsam from Sam's Knob
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by Bridget Nelson 11Nov2013