Virginia Democrats signal agreement on new map that would net 4 seats
Top Virginia Democrats signaled Thursday that the party has agreed upon a new House map proposal that would give the party four pickup opportunities heading into November.
“We made a promise to level the playing field, and today we’re keeping our promise. Our maps are ready. Virginia’s ready. We said 10-1, and we meant it,” Virginia Senate President Pro Tem L. Louise Lucas (D) told reporters.
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott (D) said he expects the new proposal will be released either later Thursday or Friday.
Virginia Democrats had been mulling two different map proposals — one that would give the party a 10-1 edge in the congressional delegation and one that would give them a 9-2 edge. The state currently has a 6-5 Democratic edge.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5724723-virginia-redistricting-democrats-advantage/
