Joint resolution outlines Virginia Democrats redistricting plan
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A joint resolution from the Virginia House of Delegates outlines the Virginia Democrats' plan for redrawing congressional maps ahead of next year's mid-term elections.
The resolution was authored by House Majority Leader Charniele Herring (D-Fairfax) and proposes that, during the Virginia House special session on Monday, Oct. 27, "an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia related to reapportionment or redistricting may be offered and considered."
A copy of the joint resolution that Virginia Democrats plan to pass, allowing them to take up redistricting during the Oct. 27 special session.
If Virginia were to vote in favor of redistricting, the new map would take effect before next year's midterms, not ahead of next week's General and Special Election.
News of the redistricting plans was first reported by The New York Times last week. According to that report, the proposal could gain Democrats two or three more seats.
Across the country, Democrats have been working to counter a wave of Republican redistricting pushes, beginning with Texas in August. Californian Democrats were the first to respond with a redistricting plan for their own state — though it is still awaiting voter approval. Last month, Missouri Republicans adopted revised districts aimed at helping the GOP win another seat. On Tuesday, North Carolina voted on a redistricting plan that is expected to transfer one congressional seat from Democrats to Republicans.
Other states that are considering redistricting include Indiana, Kansas and Nebraska.
