In 2011, the Republican-controlled legislature redrew the district, shifting much of Asheville to the 10th district, where the city's Democratic tilt was diluted by the overwhelming Republican inclination of the rest of the district.
In 2011, the Republican-controlled legislature redrew the district, shifting a significant portion of Asheville to the 10th district, where the city's Democratic lean was diluted by the overwhelmingly Republican character of the rest of the district.