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Democratic redistricting map squeaks by in Virginia

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Virginia redistricting referendum: Voters to decide future of congressional maps

The Brief Virginia voters will vote on the state's redistricting referendum on Tuesday.

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Virginia redistricting: Voters approve amendment to redraw congressional maps

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Democratic redistricting map squeaks by in Virginia: 5 takeaways

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Democrats Win a Big Battle in the Fight Over Midterm Maps: 4 Takeaways

Democrats maintained their electoral momentum on Tuesday by securing the passage of an aggressively gerrymandered House map in Virginia, which could deliver the party up to four extra seats as it trie...

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Here’s What the New Virginia House Map Looks Like

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Virginians approve Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats

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Pinwheels and the ‘lobster district’: How Virginia Democrats drew up a US House map to all but lock out Republicans

The plan dramatically reworks entire sections of the state, slicing up deep blue districts in the Washington, DC, suburbs and around Richmond, and creates a new district running along the Blue Ridge M...

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Dark Money Dominates Fund-Raising in the Virginia Referendum Vote

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Virginia passes redistricting measure that could help Democrats retake the House

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General Assembly returns to Richmond to consider Spanberger’s proposed changes

Governor Abigail Spanberger's proposed changes to legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly will be considered on Wednesday, April 22, and the outcome will depend on whether lawmakers and the Governor are in the mood to compromise.

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Virginia legislature passes $15-per-hour minimum wage

Virginia’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly passed legislation Monday that will raise the state’s minimum wage incrementally to $15 an hour by Jan. 1, 2028. Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in a statement that she plans to sign the bill when it ...

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Dozens of data center bills moving through Virginia General Assembly

As data center proposals continue to emerge across Central Virginia, lawmakers are pushing a wave of legislation that could bring new regulations to the industry statewide. There are around 60 bills related to data centers still active in the General ...

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Why this 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia: 'My voice is big'

RICHMOND, Va. -- Speaking in front of Virginia lawmakers, 6-year-old Ruston Revell needs a wooden stool to reach the microphone for his testimony about diabetes. Dressed in his blue suit and red tie, he’s there on a mission, WTOP reported. “Living with ...

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Virginia General Assembly approves update to Virginia Beach charter reflecting 10-1 voting system

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly has approved legislation updating the Virginia Beach City Charter to reflect the city’s voter-approved 10-1 election system. The change aligns the city’s governing documents with the system approved ...

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Halfway through General Assembly session, Virginia Dems say they’re making life more affordable, Republicans disagree

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — At the halfway point of the 2026 General Assembly Session, Virginia Democrats say they’ve delivered on their affordability agenda. “Lower bills, common sense solutions — that’s been our promise since day one, and today ...

General Assembly returns to Richmond to consider Governor Spanberger’s proposed changes

On Wednesday, April 22, the Virginia General Assembly will meet in Richmond to consider Governor Abigail Spanberger’s proposed changes on numerous pieces of legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly.

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AP decision notes: What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistricting

There aren’t any candidates on the ballot in Virginia’s statewide special election on Tuesday, but the contest could still decide control of the closely divided U.S. House this fall. Voters in the Commonwealth will consider a ballot measure that would amend Virginia’s constitution to give the Democratic-majority General Assembly