In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats’ redistricting referendum

In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats’ redistricting referendum

LOUISA, Va. (AP) — Michael Shull never imagined that a Democrat from the wealthy suburbs of Washington would represent his community in Congress. His corner of Virginia, with its sprawling farms and winding country roads, has been electing Republicans for more than three decades. Then came an unusual nationwide redistricting battle, with Democrats and Republicans redrawing congressional lines to boost their chances in November’s midterm election…