Virginia Democrats have unveiled a proposed congressional map designed to give their party up to four additional seats in the U.S. House, escalating a national redistricting fight during President Donald Trump’s second term.
The proposal would weaken Republican strongholds while strengthening Democratic prospects in competitive districts.
The move faces legal uncertainty. In January, a state judge ruled that Democrats’ plan to amend Virginia’s constitution to redraw House districts was illegal.
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Democrats are appealing, with the case likely headed to the Supreme Court of Virginia. It remains unclear whether the map could be used for the November midterm elections.
Virginia currently sends six Democrats and five Republicans to the House under court-drawn lines created after the 2020 census.
Democratic leaders argue the new map is needed to counter redistricting efforts in Republican-led states.
Republicans condemned the proposal as partisan gerrymandering and said it violates voter-backed reforms passed in 2020. Redistricting battles remain unresolved in several states.
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