Virginia lawmakers pass redistricting amendment, sending it to voters for approval
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- The Virginia Senate approved a constitutional amendment allowing for mid-decade redistricting, pending voter approval expected this spring, enabling the Democratic-controlled Legislature to redraw congressional maps before the midterm elections.
- The amendment permits lawmakers to bypass the bipartisan redistricting commission if another state redraws its maps mid-cycle or if ordered by a court, potentially increasing Democratic seats from six to nine or ten.
- The National Democratic Redistricting Committee, led by Eric Holder, has presented multiple map options aiming to enhance Democratic representation, with a proposed map expected to be released by Virginia Democrats this month.
- This effort responds to Republican-led states' attempts, influenced by former President Trump, to redraw maps to maintain GOP House control, with similar red
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