Virginia Democrats advance 10-1 House map
Virginia Democrats advanced a proposed set of new congressional lines on Tuesday that would give the party four more pickup opportunities heading into November, putting them one more step closer toward teeing up a new House map before the midterms.
Democrats in both chambers separately passed a House map that would give the party a 10-1 edge in the congressional delegation. The Old Dominion currently has a 6-5 Democratic edge in its delegation. Now each chamber needs to pass the other’s legislation, after which the map will head to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) desk for signature.
Democrats in the Old Dominion are looking to pass a new set of congressional lines ahead of November to even the playing field with Republicans who have redistricted mid-decade in states like Texas and Missouri. Virginia offers one of Democrats’ best chances at gaining pickup opportunities ahead of November.
Democrats are looking to tee up a referendum in April asking voters if they can temporarily redistrict mid-decade. If voters approve, that paves the way for a new map to put in place before November.
But Democrats were dealt a blow recently when a local judge ruled that the party wouldn’t be able to hold its referendum in time for the November midterms. Virginia Democrats have appealed that ruling.
Maryland Democrats also looking to pass an aggressive 8-0 map in the Old Line State. Democrats in the House of Delegates have passed the proposed lines and some members of the party are waging a pressure campaign to push Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D), a critic of redistricting, to pass the maps in his chamber.
Florida Republicans are also expected to convene in April for a special session on redistricting, where the party is eyeing up to five pickup opportunities.
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