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Virginia voters OK a Democratic effort to redraw the state's congressional map
Virginia voters have delivered a significant win to Democrats, as the party aims to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the state.
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Virginia Democrats seek 10-1 congressional map with voter referendum
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The referendum is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.
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Virginia voters approve congressional redistricting amendment
NBC News projects that Virginia voters have approved redrawing the congressional district map. NBC News' Steve Kornacki provides analysis of the vote.
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Virginia voters approve redistricting measure backed by Democrats
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