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Virginia court allows Democrats' redistricting vote in their plan to counter to Trump

politicsFebruary 13, 2026
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Virginia court allows Democrats' redistricting vote in their plan to counter to Trump
The ruling allows an April election where voters can let the legislature draw a new congressional map. It could help Democrats win more House seats. Republicans might still fight it in court.
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Democrats in the Virginia Senate, from left, Sen. Scott Surovell, Sen. Mamie Locke and Sen. Louise Lucas, speak last month as the legislature considered a redistricting plan aimed at countering Republican redistricting in other states.

The ruling allows an April election where voters can let the legislature draw a new congressional map. It could help Democrats win more House seats. Republicans might still fight it in court.

(Image credit: Shaban Athuman)

Source: NPR - Politics

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