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This new map in Virginia, which still faces *** legal battle, could help Democrats win 4 more seats, and Virginia is not the only state trying to give Democrats or Republicans an edge. 6 other states already redistrict. They’re Texas, California, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and Utah. California and Virginia are the only states that let voters decide to redraw districts to benefit. Republican legislators in the other states passed laws to benefit their national party. In Utah, *** judge drew boundaries that could benefit Democrats. Now this *** for tat redistricting started last year when President Donald Trump urged Texas to gerrymander the state’s districts in Republicans’ favor. He says his victory in the 2024 presidential election means he’s entitled to. More Republican friendly districts. Now redistricting usually happens after *** census, which is done each decade, and the 435 House seats are redistributed to states based on population, making the current wave of revisions highly unusual. And it’s likely not over. Florida lawmakers are hosting *** special session next week to try and draw up *** new map in Washington. I’m Rachel Hirsheimer.
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Virginia voters narrowly approve temporary redistricting map that could help Democrats in midterms
Virginia voters narrowly approved a temporary redistricting map that could help Democrats gain seats, as several states redraw districts ahead of the midterm elections.
Virginia voters narrowly approved a temporary congressional map on Tuesday, a decision that could help Democrats gain four additional seats in the upcoming midterm elections. The referendum was decided by less than 100,000 votes, and the new map still faces legal challenges. Six other states—Texas, California, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and Utah—have already redistricted. California and Virginia are the only states where voters decided to redraw districts to benefit Democrats, while Republican legislators in the other states passed laws favoring their party. In Utah, a judge drew boundaries that could benefit Democrats. Nationwide, Republicans believe they could win nine additional seats, and Democrats believe they could gain up to 10 seats because of redistricting. This tit-for-tat redistricting began last year when President Donald Trump urged Texas to gerrymander its districts in favor of Republicans. He said his victory in the 2024 presidential election meant he’s entitled to more Republican-friendly districts.Redistricting typically occurs after a census, which is done each decade, and the 435 House seats are redistributed based on population. Florida lawmakers are set to begin a special session next week to develop a new map.Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
Virginia voters narrowly approved a temporary congressional map on Tuesday, a decision that could help Democrats gain four additional seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
The referendum was decided by less than 100,000 votes, and the new map still faces legal challenges.
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Six other states—Texas, California, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and Utah—have already redistricted.
California and Virginia are the only states where voters decided to redraw districts to benefit Democrats, while Republican legislators in the other states passed laws favoring their party. In Utah, a judge drew boundaries that could benefit Democrats.
Nationwide, Republicans believe they could win nine additional seats, and Democrats believe they could gain up to 10 seats because of redistricting.
This tit-for-tat redistricting began last year when President Donald Trump urged Texas to gerrymander its districts in favor of Republicans. He said his victory in the 2024 presidential election meant he’s entitled to more Republican-friendly districts.
Redistricting typically occurs after a census, which is done each decade, and the 435 House seats are redistributed based on population.
Florida lawmakers are set to begin a special session next week to develop a new map.
Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
