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Virginia Redistricting Commission
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Is it possible to draw a Democratic congressional district west of the Blue Ridge?
No, but it’s possible to draw a competitive district that’s mostly west of the mountains – if you’re willing to do some gerrymandering.
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“A total setup!”
After failing to agree on General Assembly districts, Virginia Redistricting Commission moves onto congressional maps
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So the redistricting commission failed. Why is anyone surprised?
Did anyone really expect the parties to agree on a plan? Here’s how other states with redistricting commissions avoid partisan gridlock.
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Game over?
Virginia’s Redistricting Commission hits a dead end after Democratic co-chair throws the towel.
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Uncharted territory
Why new legislative maps could spark legal trouble for Nov. 2 House of Delegates elections.
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What the redistricting commission has taught us
The process hasn’t been pretty but we have gotten to see how both parties would like to gerrymander the state.
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Should we have a U.S. 460 congressional district?
What if we drew a congressional district that united the New River Valley, the Roanoke Valley and Lynchburg?
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Can we draw a purely Southside congressional district?
Yes, and it can be very easily done. But will it be?
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Alone together
Southside residents tell Virginia Redistricting Commission why they won’t support drastic changes to their legislative districts.