RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Democrats is projected to maintain control of the House of Delegates following Election Day — likely paving the way for them to move forward with redrawing the state's congressional maps.

Around 10:30 p.m., AP projected 52 Virginia House races in favor of Democratic candidates and 28 in favor of Republicans, with 20 races still uncalled.

Prior to Election Day, state Democrats held a slight 51-48 majority in Virginia's lower chamber. They'll also keep control of the upper chamber, as there were no state senate races on the ballot.

Keeping their house majority after elections was key in Democrats' effort to keeping the redistricting fight alive: Under Virginia law, lawmakers must approve their proposed redistricting change in two legislative sessions separated b

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