Virginia Democrats seize redistricting power in bid to boost left-leaning seats, midterms loom

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.