"NC Democrat Claims GOP Gerrymandering as Reason for Not Seeking Reelection"

U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning, the only Jewish person to represent North Carolina in Congress, has announced that she will not seek reelection in 2024 after her district lines were redrawn by Republican state lawmakers to favor the GOP. Manning criticized the gerrymandering as an example of politicians choosing their voters instead of voters choosing their representatives. She expressed her intention to run again if a lawsuit successfully blocks the new maps. Black and Hispanic voters have sued to block the maps, alleging a reduction in their political influence. Manning, who has held leadership roles despite her short tenure, highlighted her accomplishments in securing federal investments for her district. The newly redrawn district is expected to heavily favor the Republican Party in the upcoming elections.