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Spanberger Advocates Pragmatic Redistricting Post-Election Victory

4/22/2026

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Abigail Spanberger (Virginia Governor) declared on the night of her election victory that voters chose "pragmatism over partisanship."
Her term began with a proposed Democratic amendment to gerrymander Virginia's congressional districts.
The move follows a broader trend of redistricting influenced by President Trump, after mixed outcomes in the previous year's redistricting for both parties.
Spanberger supported the plan, noting its approval depended on the legislature and voters.

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Abigail Spanberger (Virginia Governor) declared on the night of her election victory that voters chose "pragmatism over partisanship."
Her term began with a proposed Democratic amendment to gerrymander Virginia's congressional districts.
The move follows a broader trend of redistricting influenced by President Trump, after mixed outcomes in the previous year's redistricting for both parties.
Spanberger supported the plan, noting its approval depended on the legislature and voters.