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Virginia Democrats seize redistricting power in bid to boost left-leaning seats, midterms loom
Virginia Democrats move to seize redistricting power, clearing the way for their controlled legislature to redraw the state's U.S. House maps. The action opens the door to potentially creating 4 new left-leaning seats in the upcoming mid-term elections.
Virginia Democrats moved to seize redistricting power, clearing a constitutional amendment that would allow them to redraw the state's US House maps, potentially creating 4 new left-leaning seats ahead of this year's midterm elections. The state Senate approved the measure, paving the way for Governor Ralph Northam to sign it into law. This shift in control over redistricting could significantly alter the state's electoral landscape and potentially alter the balance of power in Congress.
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