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Virginia voters approve redistricting measure backed by Democrats

Virginia voters approve redistricting measure backed by Democrats

Summary

Virginia voters approved a new redistricting plan supported by Democrats. The new map could help the Democratic Party gain up to four congressional seats before the midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • The redistricting plan was put to a vote in a Tuesday referendum in Virginia.
  • The plan was backed by Democratic lawmakers in the state.
  • The new congressional map could give Democrats up to four more seats.
  • Redistricting is the process of redrawing election district boundaries.
  • This change affects Virginia’s representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • The vote results come ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
  • Decision Desk HQ reported the approval of the redistricting measure.
  • The referendum took place in the state of Virginia, also known as the Old Dominion.
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