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Virginia Democrats Optimistic After Redistricting Setbacks, Trump Polls Boost

5/17/2026

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Virginia Democrats are optimistic about the House despite redistricting losses, with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and Senator Tim Kaine urging them to win races.
Virginia Supreme Court struck down a map that would have added seats, while Tennessee approved a map cutting districts.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s poll numbers and gas prices, and Kyle Kondik’s view that the redistricting favors Democrats but gives Republicans an edge, are cited as helping Democrats.

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Virginia Democrats are optimistic about the House despite redistricting losses, with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and Senator Tim Kaine urging them to win races.
Virginia Supreme Court struck down a map that would have added seats, while Tennessee approved a map cutting districts.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s poll numbers and gas prices, and Kyle Kondik’s view that the redistricting favors Democrats but gives Republicans an edge, are cited as helping Democrats.