The Possible Ramifications Of NC's Congressional Gerrymandering Decision

WFAE | By Marshall Terry,

Michael Bitzer

Published January 10, 2018 at 8:11 AM EST

Morning Edition Host Marshall Terry talks with Political Scientist Michael Bitzer about the possible political and legal ramifications of the federal panel's ruling

In what may be a landmark decision, a federal panel of judges has ruled all of North Carolina's congressional districts are illegal partisan gerrymanders.

They've banned the map from being used in this year's election and ordered the General Assembly to draw new districts by 5pm on January 24th.

Lawmakers are expected to appeal the ruling.

Morning Edition host Marshall Terry discusses the possible legal and political ramifications of this ruling with Political Scientist Michael Bitzer of Catawba College.

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Marshall Terry

Marshall came to WFAE after graduating from Appalachian State University, where he worked at the campus radio station and earned a degree in communication. Outside of radio, he loves listening to music and going to see bands - preferably in small, dingy clubs.

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Michael Bitzer

Dr. Michael Bitzer is an associate professor of politics and history at Catawba College, where he also serves as the 2011-2012 Swink Professor for Excellence in Classroom Teaching and the chair of the department of history & politics. A native South Carolinian, he holds graduate degrees in both history and political science from Clemson University and The University of Georgiaââ

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