US EditionVirginia Democrats share proposed US House map despite court ruling against redistricting push
The new map aims to create a 10-to-1 Democratic majority in Virginia's 11 congressional districts despite a court ruling blocking the process, pending a special April 21 referendum.
- On Thursday, Virginia Democratic leaders Sen. L. Louise Lucas and House Speaker Don Scott announced a 10‑D, 1‑R map proposal for Virginia's 11 U.S. House districts.
- Seeking to bypass the bipartisan redistricting commission, Democrats say the move responds to President Donald Trump's push for GOP redraws in other states and aims to level the playing field.
- Mapping changes would redraw how populations are grouped across the state, with Arlington divided among five districts and the 9th District becoming the only solidly Republican seat, as proposed by Virginia Democrats.
- After a judge's ruling last week, Democrats appealed a Tazewell County Circuit Court judge's illegal plan decision to the Supreme Court of Virginia; if they prevail, voters decide in an April 21 referendum.
- If enacted, the map could give Democrats an opening to pick up as many as four seats in the narrowly divided U.S. House, but Scott said it would last only until the 2030 elections when the bipartisan commission resumes control.
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