Virginia redistricting election will go forward while state Supreme Court considers appeal
Summary
Virginia voters will participate in a vote about a new congressional district plan that could benefit Democrats. The Virginia Supreme Court will allow this vote to happen in April 2021, while it considers if the plan is legal.Key Facts
- Virginia's Supreme Court approved a vote for April 21 on a new district plan.
- This plan could help Democrats win more U.S. House seats in Virginia.
- Currently, Virginia Democrats control six of the state's 11 U.S. House seats.
- The new district map could allow Democrats to win up to 10 seats.
- The court will decide later if this redistricting plan is legal.
- The decision is part of Democrats' national strategy to counter Republican efforts.
- President Donald Trump is working to keep a Republican majority in the House.
- Midterm elections usually pose challenges for the party in power.
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