Washington Post – Politics:
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has signed legislation that includes congressional redistricting maps that could favor Democrats 10-1 if voters pass a referendum.
Author: Gregory S. Schneider
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Virginia’s Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union
Washington Post – Politics:
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) said Thursday that Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response.
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The Trump administration removed a slavery exhibit. A judge ordered it restored.
Washington Post – Politics:
A GOP-appointed federal judge in Pennsylvania has ordered the Trump administration to restore displays about slavery to a George Washington site in Philadelphia.
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Va. Supreme Court paves way for Democrats to add four seats in Congress
Washington Post – Politics:
The Supreme Court of Virginia has said the April 21 redistricting referendum can go forward even as it hears the appeal of a lower court’s ruling against it.
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Virginia Democrats quickly send proposed redistricting map to Spanberger
Washington Post – Politics:
Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly sent proposed congressional maps that favor their party to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) Tuesday as part of a budget package.
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Judge rules Virginia Democrats violated law with redistricting amendment
Washington Post – Politics:
The process Virginia Democrats used in an effort to create more blue-leaning congressional seats was invalid, a judge said. Democrats vowed to appeal.
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Virginia elects Spanberger as first female governor, in rebuke of Trump
Washington Post – Politics:
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, the Associated Press projects, after campaigning on the economy and promises to stand up to Trump.
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Redistricting clears major hurdle in Virginia. Here’s what to know.
Washington Post – Politics:
Democrats in the Virginia Senate took a big step Friday to enable lawmakers to draw new congressional maps, saying President Donald Trump has created an emergency.