North Carolina Democratic Rep. Jeff Jackson to Run for Attorney General After GOP Redistricting

Jackson's move comes following GOP redrawing of district lines, making his reelection bid less likely; he's expected to face off against Republican Rep. Dan Bishop in a potential showdown for the state's top legal position.

• Democratic U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson of North Carolina, a former local prosecutor, state senator, Afghan war veteran, and National Guard soldier, has announced his bid for state attorney general in 2024 following the Republican-controlled legislature's approval of a new congressional map that situates him in a heavily GOP-favored district.
• The new maps, which favor the Republican party, threaten the reelection chances of at least three current Democratic U.S. House members, including Jackson.
• Jackson's decision to run for attorney general came a day after the approval of the new congressional map; he cites political corruption leading to the redrawing of his district as his main reason and intends to combat such corruption if elected as attorney general.
• Competing alongside Jackson for the state attorney general position is likely to be Republican Rep. Dan Bishop, if both are successful in the March primaries. Current state Attorney General Josh Stein, also a Democrat, plans to run for governor.
• Despite the GOP's claim that the newly drawn maps are fair and legal, there is potential for litigation challenging the maps' legality as they have drastically increased the difficulty for Democratic incumbents to win reelection in their districts.

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