Virginia's Redistricting Amendment Could Alter Congressional Balance

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and national Democrats are asking voters to send a message to President Donald Trump next week by passing a mid-decade redraw of Virginia’s congressional map — but doing so could come at the cost of the state’s clout in Washington. A Democratic-led constitutional amendment on Tuesday’s ballot would allow mid-decade redistricting, transforming Virginia’s 6-5 Democratic split into a 10-1 Democratic lock. Third round of April Social Security payments goes out in three days May Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 13 days ‘Vibepression’: Why consumer sentiment is hitting record lows Spanberger and allies have framed the push as a direct response to Republican-led redistricting efforts in states such as Texas, casting the referendum as a chance for Virginians to push back against what they describe as an emerging GOP power grab. Neither Left nor Right: A Newsletter Unafraid of Political Correctness New Jersey Locals Are Obsessed With This 250th Patriotic Wreath Cardiologists: 2 Veggies Will Kill Your Belly Fat Like Crazy (Try It) Dementia and Memory Loss Have Been Linked to a Common Food. Are You Eating It? When Alone, Wrap Aluminum Foil Around Your Doorknob (Here's Why) Mix Some Salt and Vaseline, Here's Why Sleep Apnea Pillow Everyone’s Talking About in USA (We Tested It) Surgeons: This Simple Method Will End Joint Pain & Arthritis (Try It) Sciatica is Not From a Slipped Disc. Meet The Real Enemy of Sciatica (Stop This)