Primaries in North Carolina will mark an exceptional change in the state’s U.S. House delegation. Dozens of Republicans are competing for five of North Carolina’s 14 congressional seats on Super Tuesday. Some turnover can be attributed to redistricting. The Republican-controlled General Assembly approved districts skewing rightward, prompting three Democrats to forgo reelection bids. Republican Reps. Patrick McHenry and Dan Bishop also declined to seek reelection. The results of past elections indicate the new districts will likely elect at least 10 Republicans. Currently, the state’s congressional delegation has seven Republicans and seven Democrats.
