Virginia Democrats advance redistricting amendment

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https://thehill.com/homenews/5580889-virginia-democrats-redistricting-plan/

The Virginia House of Delegates advanced a constitutional amendment Wednesday that would allow the state to redraw its congressional lines if another state does midcycle redistricting, moving one step closer toward entering a national redistricting fight that will have consequences for the 2026 midterms.

Democrats advanced the constitutional amendment in a 51-42 vote after it passed out of committee earlier in the day. The amendment would allow the Old Dominion to redraw its House map if another state redraws its lines for a reason that isn’t part of the mandated redistricting process, which happens after every 10-year U.S. Census or in response to litigation over its present map.

The constitutional amendment, if passed, would offer a limited timeline for lawmakers to be able to do midcycle redistricting: They would only be allowed to change their congressional lines until Oct. 31, 2030.

The constitutional amendment was quickly taken up in the state Senate, where the Virginia Senate Privileges and Election Committee passed it in an 8-6 vote. It now goes before the full state Senate for consideration, where it is expected to pass. Democrats hold majorities in both chambers.
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