Virginia Democrats pressed ahead with plans that could allow mid-decade redistricting as part of a growing national battle for partisan advantage in next year’s congressional elections. The House endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment that,

Virginia Democrats are taking steps to redraw their state’s US House districts, hoping to boost the party’s chances in next year’s midterm elections and counter President Donald Trump’s push for more partisan districts in Republican-run states.

Virginia's Speaker of the House of Delegates is calling lawmakers back to Richmond on Monday, reportedly to redraw the state's Congressional districts.

Portsmouth, on Thursday called lawmakers back to Richmond for a special session Monday afternoon, setting off speculation that Democrats are preparing to act on redistricting plans just days before voters elect a new governor,