Six takeaways from Virginia's vote to boost Democrats in national redistricting war
Elections,Virginia,Redistricting,Gerrymandering,2026 Midterm Elections
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Virginia voters' decision Tuesday to redraw the state's congressional map is a crucial victory for Democrats — one that puts them ahead, for now at least, in the national redistricting battle that President Donald Trump started last year.
Here's what the vote means for the midterm elections that will decide who controls the House.
Democrats have the edge, for now.
Republicans could pull ahead in Florida.
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