RICHMOND, Va. — Republican state lawmakers spoke to media Monday condemning Democrats' reported plans to redraw Virginia's congressional maps — a topic that's being discussed by legislators during a special session in Richmond.

Virginia Democrats' reported redistricting effort comes after a handful of GOP-led states – including Texas, Missouri and North Carolina – revised their U.S. House districts to be more favorable towards Republicans during next year’s midterms. Democratic state lawmakers are starting to launch counter efforts, first in California and now, seemingly, in Virginia.

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News of the redistricting push su

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