Virginia Democrats seek 10-1 congressional map with voter referendum
Summary
Virginia voters are deciding on a referendum to change the state's congressional districts to favor Democrats by a 10-1 ratio. This change would allow a new redistricting plan aimed at increasing Democratic seats until the 2030 election, after which the usual process resumes.Key Facts
- Virginia voters are deciding on a referendum to redraw congressional districts in a way that favors Democrats 10 to 1.
- Early voting started March 6, with high turnout; over 1.35 million voted early by Monday.
- The new map would break up northern Virginia districts and combine them with more conservative areas, boosting Democrats.
- Normally, redistricting happens once every 10 years after the Census, but this plan allows a mid-decade change.
- Democrats currently hold six of Virginia’s 11 House seats; the new plan aims to increase that number.
- Republicans have redrawn maps in Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina to favor their party and gain more seats.
- Some Democrats, including a longtime party member, oppose the referendum, saying fair maps are possible without this change.
- The referendum would overturn a constitutional amendment passed five years ago that created a bipartisan redistricting commission.
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