Democrats fight back against Trump in Virginia… and win

Has Trump’s plan to redraw America’s political map backfired?

Why Virginia’s New Map Matters for Democrats in the Midterms, and What’s Next

Attention now turns to Florida, and the Supreme Court.

By Katie Glueck

Virginia court puts pause on voter-passed congressional maps boosting Democrats

Move comes one day after voters approved the maps, leading state attorney general to vow office will appeal Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox One day after voters in Virginia approved new congressional maps intended to make it easier for Democrats to flip four Republican House seats in the midterms, a court ruled the referendum invalid. The proposal sought to change the state constitution to set aside the nonpartisan redistricting process voters a...

By Dani Anguiano

Conservative nonprofit investigates Virginia redistricting vote after court blocks certification

the America First Policy Institute launched an investigation into the Virginia redistricting amendment vote, targeting mail-in ballot procedures and alleged school political activity.

Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war

Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.

Judge in Virginia bars certification of redistricting results - CNN

Judge in Virginia bars certification of redistricting results  CNN

Virginia court blocks redistricting map approved by voters in win for GOP

A Virginia court blocked a voter-approved congressional map on Wednesday that Democrats hoped could win them seats in midterm elections, with the state attorney general vowing to appeal. US President Donald Trump launched a redistricting battle last year, pushing Republicans to redraw the maps in Texas.

By FRANCE 24