Virginia Democrats pass proposed redistricting map as court battle ensues

Virginia Democrats passed their proposed congressional map through the full state legislature on Friday as they await a court ruling on whether or not their redistricting move is legal.

The Democratic-controlled state House and Senate passed the map this week, as an amendment to the state budget, along party lines, sending it to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) for her to sign or veto. The proposed map would favor Democratic candidates in 10 of the 11 districts throughout the state by the 2026 elections, marking a significant swing for a state that currently has five Republican and six Democratic Representatives.