Virginia Takes 1st Step Toward New Congressional Maps
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The Virginia Senate has passed a proposed constitutional amendment, allowing the state to begin congressional map redistricting before 2026.
Democrats in the Virginia Senate took a big step Friday to enable lawmakers to draw new congressional maps, saying President Donald Trump has created an emergency.
Virginia law requites both houses of the General Assembly to adopt a constitutional amendment again early next year before a plan can go to voters.
The move comes as President Donald Trump has been urging Republican-led states to reshape their US House districts in an attempt to win more seats.