Virginia Democrats Launch Redistricting Push Amid National Battle

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Above: The Virginia State Capitol building in Richmond, Va. on Jan. 10, 2024. Image copyright: Billy Schuerman/The Virginian-Pilot/Tribune News Service/Getty Images

The Spin

Democratic narrative

Virginia Democrats are finally fighting fire with fire by launching redistricting to counter Republican gerrymandering nationwide. While Trump pressures red states like Texas, Missouri and North Carolina to rig maps for GOP advantage, Democrats can't keep playing fair in blue states and losing seats.

Rachel Bitecofer on X Democracy Docket

Republican narrative

Virginia Democrats are pulling a desperate political stunt by calling a last-minute special session just days before the election to gerrymander congressional maps. This shameless power grab forces the Republican lieutenant governor off the campaign trail while Democrats try to rig districts they can't win fairly.

FOX News Red State

Establishment-critical narrative

Gerrymandering is stealing U.S. democracy — rigging unearned seats for both Republicans and Democrats. Millions of voters are being silenced. We must ban this manipulation and demand fair districts that reflect the people's will.

Center for American Progress