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Democrats Fight Virginia Redistricting Amid Ongoing Political Battle

2/16/2026

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said on February 15, 2026, that Democrats will do "whatever it takes" to ensure Virginia's redistricting plan.
A state judge blocked a Democratic attempt to redraw Virginia's congressional map.
The Virginia Supreme Court allowed the plan to proceed to an April voter referendum.
Jeffries framed the effort as countering Republican moves in other states, calling it a continuation of 'redistricting war' initiated by Republicans.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said on February 15, 2026, that Democrats will do "whatever it takes" to ensure Virginia's redistricting plan.
A state judge blocked a Democratic attempt to redraw Virginia's congressional map.
The Virginia Supreme Court allowed the plan to proceed to an April voter referendum.
Jeffries framed the effort as countering Republican moves in other states, calling it a continuation of 'redistricting war' initiated by Republicans.