At least 4 Virginia Dem House candidates drop out after courts throw out new map
Summary
At least four Democratic candidates in Virginia have stopped their campaigns for the U.S. House of Representatives after a court blocked a new congressional map that would have helped Democrats. With the state keeping its old map, these candidates face tougher races in Republican-leaning districts or must run against current Democratic officeholders.Key Facts
- Virginia's new congressional map favoring Democrats was thrown out by the courts.
- The state will keep its current map, which has six Democrats and five Republicans.
- Virginia's primary election date moved from June 16 to August 4.
- Col. Bree Fram, a transgender Air Force veteran, ended her campaign and challenged incumbent James Walkinshaw.
- Dorothy McAuliffe, former Virginia first lady, stopped her campaign in the 7th District against Rep. Eugene Vindman.
- J.P. Cooney, a former deputy to special counsel Jack Smith, withdrew his campaign in the 7th District.
- Dan Helmer, a state delegate, also ended his campaign in the 7th District after the court ruling.
- Some candidates may now run in tougher Republican districts or face Democratic incumbents due to the map decision.
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