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News in English (USA) / 16.01.2026 / 20:00

Virginia Lawmakers Push for Redistricting Changes as New Legislative Session Begins

Virginia lawmakers are advancing a series of constitutional amendments aimed at redistricting, sending them to voters for approval. The Democratic-controlled House has moved forward with plans to redraw congressional maps that could potentially flip multiple GOP-held seats. As the General Assembly session commences, discussions focus on the implications of these changes for the upcoming elections. Despite objections from Republican legislators, who argue that such measures amount to gerrymandering in reverse, the push for redistricting reforms continues to gain momentum. A court has also denied GOP efforts to block these proposals, indicating a significant political shift in the state.
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