Virginia Democrats choose congressional redistricting map: 'Trump started it, Virginia is going to finish it'
Virginia Democrats said they have reached an agreement within their party on how to redraw the state's congressional map in time for the 2026 midterm elections, as a court battle over the legality of the entire process continues.
"Donald Trump started it, Virginia is going to finish it," House Speaker Rep. Don Scott (D-Portsmouth) said.
"Our maps are ready. Virginia is ready. We said 10-1 and we meant it," added Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth).
The proposed map would affect Virginia's 11 congressional districts, where Democrats currently hold six seats and Republicans hold five. Based on past voting data, Democrats say the new map could create a 10-1 Democratic advantage.
Lucas and Scott said the actual rendering of the map will be released to the public by early Friday.
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