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Virginia Democrats Launch Redistricting Push Amid National Battle
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.
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.
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.