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Virginia Democrats Target Four New Congressional Seats in 2026

12/4/2025

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Virginia House Speaker Don Scott says Virginia Democrats plan a 2026 congressional map that could gain four seats.
He criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for pressuring other states to alter their maps.
Virginia's response could shift the state legislature's balance from six Democrats and five Republicans to ten Democrats and one Republican.
California voters approved Proposition 50 to revise their congressional map.
Louisiana Republicans are pursuing similar redistricting efforts.

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Virginia House Speaker Don Scott says Virginia Democrats plan a 2026 congressional map that could gain four seats.
He criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for pressuring other states to alter their maps.
Virginia's response could shift the state legislature's balance from six Democrats and five Republicans to ten Democrats and one Republican.
California voters approved Proposition 50 to revise their congressional map.
Louisiana Republicans are pursuing similar redistricting efforts.