Ironically, conservatives may owe Virginia Democrats -- suddenly America's most extreme state political party -- a debt of gratitude.
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There is a longer-term goal behind Spanberger's redistricting initiative.
The referendum is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.
No matter who wins the Virginia redistricting ballot measure, rural voters will remember for generations who voted to disenfranchise them.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger backs a Virginia redistricting plan that critics say uses misleading ballot language to disguise an extreme gerrymander.
In the latest gerrymandering clash before the midterm elections, voters in Virginia will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a map that would give Democrats more House seats.
Virginians vote Tuesday on a redistricting referendum that could reshape the state's congressional map and boost Democrats in the midterm elections.
A constitutional amendment is on the ballot Tuesday that would pave the way for Democrats to enact a congressional map that's designed to net them up to four seats.