Virginia House GOP hangs election survival hopes on courts after gerrymander
Representative Jen Kiggans announced plans to run for reelection despite her district becoming significantly more favorable to Democrats under the new map.
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Representative Jen Kiggans announced plans to run for reelection despite her district becoming significantly more favorable to Democrats under the new map.
Virginia House Republicans are challenging a newly approved congressional map in the state Supreme Court, arguing that the referendum which eliminated four GOP seats was unconstitutional and used misleading language.
Incumbent Republican facing seat elimination
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Virginia voters approved a redistricting referendum that could change congressional districts, including Jen Kiggans's. Coverage describes Kiggans's district as becoming more favorable to Democrats. Center outlets detail the map's district and electoral effects, including potential changes to House races. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Republican opposition, legal challenges and claims that the map threatens GOP representation.
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