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Virginia Redistricting Commission
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.
“A total setup!”
After failing to agree on General Assembly districts, Virginia Redistricting Commission moves onto congressional maps
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.
Game over?
Virginia’s Redistricting Commission hits a dead end after Democratic co-chair throws the towel.
Uncharted territory
Why new legislative maps could spark legal trouble for Nov. 2 House of Delegates elections.
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.
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?
Can we draw a purely Southside congressional district?
Yes, and it can be very easily done. But will it be?
Alone together
Southside residents tell Virginia Redistricting Commission why they won’t support drastic changes to their legislative districts.