Virginia Democrats are planning to redraw the state's congressional maps to strengthen their position ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This move adds Virginia to the growing list of states involved in the national redistricting efforts. The plan was confirmed by Mandara Meyers , executive director of The States Project, a political group involved in discussions with Virginia Democratic leaders. The Democrats' strategy follows similar actions by Republicans in states like Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina, where new maps were enacted at President Donald Trump 's urging.

Virginia Democrats currently control six of the state's 11 congressional districts. To implement the new maps, they must navigate around the state's redistricting commission , which is embedded in the state

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