Senate Democrats’ already difficult 2026 map just got even worse. After losing the majority last November, the party faced a very narrow path out of the wilderness. Then Sen. Jeanne Shaheen piled on.

The Senate voted against passing the apportionment proposal under first readings during the special meeting. Both parties believe their suggested apportionment maps bring a series of issues.

Dan Soucek, left, and Brent Jackson, right, review historical maps during the Senate Redistricting Committee for the 2016 Extra Session in the Legislative Office Building at the N.C. General Assembly, ...

Senate Democrats’ already difficult 2026 map just got even worse. After losing the majority last November, the party faced a very narrow path out of the wilderness. Then Sen. Jeanne Shaheen ...