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Virginia Redistricting Commission

Posted inOpinion

Is two really sweeter?

by Michael Fruitman and Jim McCarthy October 14, 2021October 13, 2021

Or, do we really need a state Senate? A case for a unicameral legislature.

Posted inOpinion

Is it possible to draw a Democratic congressional district west of the Blue Ridge?

by Dwayne Yancey October 12, 2021October 12, 2021

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.

Posted inPolitics

“A total setup!”

by Markus Schmidt October 11, 2021October 11, 2021

After failing to agree on General Assembly districts, Virginia Redistricting Commission moves onto congressional maps

Posted inOpinion

So the redistricting commission failed. Why is anyone surprised?

by Dwayne Yancey October 11, 2021October 10, 2021

Did anyone really expect the parties to agree on a plan? Here’s how other states with redistricting commissions avoid partisan gridlock.

Posted inPolitics

Game over?

by Markus Schmidt October 8, 2021October 8, 2021

Virginia’s Redistricting Commission hits a dead end after Democratic co-chair throws the towel.

Posted inPolitics

Uncharted territory

by Markus Schmidt October 8, 2021October 8, 2021

Why new legislative maps could spark legal trouble for Nov. 2 House of Delegates elections.

Posted inOpinion

What the redistricting commission has taught us

by Dwayne Yancey October 8, 2021October 8, 2021

The process hasn’t been pretty but we have gotten to see how both parties would like to gerrymander the state.

Posted inOpinion

Should we have a U.S. 460 congressional district?

by Dwayne Yancey October 7, 2021October 6, 2021

What if we drew a congressional district that united the New River Valley, the Roanoke Valley and Lynchburg?

Posted inOpinion

Can we draw a purely Southside congressional district?

by Dwayne Yancey October 6, 2021October 5, 2021

Yes, and it can be very easily done. But will it be?

Posted inPolitics

Alone together

by Markus Schmidt October 5, 2021October 5, 2021

Southside residents tell Virginia Redistricting Commission why they won’t support drastic changes to their legislative districts.

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