Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Summary
Virginia voters approved a new congressional map that favors Democrats by creating 10 Democratic-leaning House districts and only one safe Republican seat. The map replaces a bipartisan commission's plan with one drawn by the Democrat-controlled state legislature, potentially helping Democrats gain up to four seats in the upcoming midterm elections.Key Facts
- Virginia voters approved a new congressional map on Tuesday that favors Democrats.
- The new map creates 10 Democrat-leaning districts and only one safe Republican district.
- The map was drawn by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly, replacing a bipartisan commission's plan.
- This change could help Democrats pick up as many as four House seats in Virginia.
- This vote is part of a nationwide battle over redistricting before the 2024 midterm elections.
- President Donald Trump opposed the new map and urged voters to reject it.
- Nearly $100 million, mostly from groups with undisclosed donors ("dark money"), has been spent around the referendum.
- Other states like California and North Carolina have also recently changed maps to favor Democrats or Republicans.
- Virginia's previous bipartisan commission will be restored after the 2030 census.
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