RALEIGH, NC —North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) is raising concerns about reports that lawmakers are considering redrawing North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District (CD-1), currently represented by Don Davis, ahead of the November 2025 election.
Although no formal redistricting plans have been confirmed, the possibility of altering CD-1—one of North Carolina’s most diverse and politically competitive districts—has prompted NCAAT to closely monitor the situation. Any proposed changes could have significant consequences for the representation of Asian American and other minority communities in the state.
“Redistricting is more than a political process—it’s a community issue,” said NCAAT Executive Director Chavi Khanna Koneru. “When communities like ours are moved or split, we risk being silenced in the decisions that most affect our lives.”
CD-1 is home to many Asian American residents and neighbors, and redrawing its boundaries could dilute their collective voting power and political influence. Fair representation is foundational to a functioning democracy, yet the redistricting process, when not conducted transparently, can undermine that principle.
Reports indicate that up to 29.4% of North Carolinians—nearly 3 in 10 residents—could be moved into new districts under proposed changes, a shift that could have widespread consequences for communities of color.
NCAAT believes that representation begins with visibility. Asian American voices in North Carolina are still too often excluded from political and policy conversations. Redistricting decisions like this one directly impact whether those voices are heard.
This situation is not unique to North Carolina. Similar redistricting efforts in other states have triggered lawsuits and sparked nationwide debates over minority voter suppression and gerrymandering. The proposed changes to CD-1 are part of a broader national pattern that threatens to undermine voting rights and racial equity in elections.
NCAAT joins organizations across the state and country in calling for fair and transparent redistricting processes, protection of minority voting strength under the Voting Rights Act, community-led engagement, and cross-racial and cross-ethnic collaboration to ensure every voice is heard. The organization is committed to monitoring redistricting developments affecting Asian American and minority communities, collaborating with coalition partners to advocate for fair, transparent processes, educating communities about how redistricting affects their representation, and mobilizing grassroots efforts against partisan gerrymandering.
To take action now, call legislators through the campaign set up by Common Cause North Carolina, accessible through this link: ccnc.me/cd1. A virtual town hall will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23, with sign-ups available here: http://ncaat.org/townhall
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About North Carolina Asian American Together (NCAAT)
North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to supporting equity and justice for all by fostering community among Asian Americans and allies in North Carolina through civic engagement, leadership development, grassroots mobilization and political participation. Our vision is for a more inclusive democracy built by drawing on the strength of diverse traditions, common values and community togetherness. We work within a cross-racial, cross-ethnic framework focused on grassroots power and solidarity.
Learn more at www.ncaatogether.org.