Virginia Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Supreme Court Steps In
In Virginia, the ongoing redistricting saga has reached a critical stage as the Virginia Supreme Court is set to hear multiple challenges regarding new congressional maps. With Democrats expressing agreement on a proposed 10-1 map that could potentially net them four additional seats, concerns about gerrymandering and legal disputes abound. Recent actions include a judge blocking a redistricting amendment and the Virginia Court of Appeals referring a lawsuit to the Supreme Court. Amidst internal party tensions and external legal battles, the political landscape is evolving rapidly, with Democrats aiming to finalize their new congressional map within days even as challenges to its legality persist.
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