Virginia redistricting referendum
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Key Points:
- Democrats in Virginia have proposed a new redistricting map aiming to flip four Republican-held House seats in the upcoming elections.
- The proposed map redraws heavily Democratic districts in the Washington, DC suburbs and around Richmond to consolidate Democratic voters.
- A new district would be created connecting Democratic-leaning towns through central Virginia, potentially strengthening Democratic representation.
- This move is part of the broader nationwide battle over redistricting following recent census data.
