Virginia Democrats launch redistricting effort, but not without GOP resistance

Virginia legislators return to Richmond as Democrats push to change congressional map

State legislators are back in Richmond as Democrats seek to change Virginia’s congressional map. But Republicans promised the changes won’t happen without a fight.

What’s Behind Virginia Democrats’ Push to Change Redistricting Rules Ahead of Elections

Former Attorney General Eric Holder became infamous for the viral video in which he tells a gathering, “When they go low, we kick them.” Now we know why the National Democratic Redistricting Committee he chairs invested $300,000 in the Abigail Spanberger campaign and the Virginia House Democratic Caucus the day before the Democrat House Speaker in Virginia announced he was calling a special session of the Legislature to start redistricting the s…

Virginia Democrats launch redistricting effort, but not without GOP resistance

Republican state lawmakers spoke to media Monday condemning Democrats' reported plans to redraw Virginia's congressional maps — a topic that's being discussed by legislators during a special session.

Joint resolution outlines Virginia Democrats redistricting plan

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A joint resolution from the Virginia House of Delegates outlines the Virginia Democrats' plan for redrawing congressional maps ahead of next year's mid-term elections. The resolution was authored by House Majority Leader Charniele Herring (D-Fairfax) and proposes that, during the Virginia House special session on Monday, Oct. 27, "an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia related to reapportionment or redistricting may…

Virginia Democrats launch redistricting effort as Republicans vow to fight