Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
Donald Trump's push for redistricting in other states was cited by Democrats as the primary motivation for Virginia's mid-decade changes.
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Donald Trump's push for redistricting in other states was cited by Democrats as the primary motivation for Virginia's mid-decade changes.
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Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting that could net Democrats four additional House seats, though the plan faces ongoing legal challenges in the state Supreme Court.
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CNN reports that Trump unsuccessfully urged Virginia voters to reject the redistricting measure, while NPR places the vote in the context of a national Republican redistricting effort. The Washington Examiner focuses on Trump’s claim that the referendum was rigged.
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