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Virginia Redistricting Gives Democrats Ten Seats, RNC Appeals

4/23/2026

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Virginia’s voter-approved redistricting plan flips the state’s congressional map toward Democrats.
The new map creates ten Democratic-majority districts and one Republican-majority district.
The Republican National Committee announced it will contest the map in court after a judge struck it down.
Virginia Attorney General pledged to appeal the ruling to a higher court.
Analysts warn the Florida redistricting effort could jeopardize Republican incumbents amid recent Democratic gains.

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Virginia’s voter-approved redistricting plan flips the state’s congressional map toward Democrats.
The new map creates ten Democratic-majority districts and one Republican-majority district.
The Republican National Committee announced it will contest the map in court after a judge struck it down.
Virginia Attorney General pledged to appeal the ruling to a higher court.
Analysts warn the Florida redistricting effort could jeopardize Republican incumbents amid recent Democratic gains.