Virginia Democrats are the next surprising entrant into the redistricting battle

[calguy]

Virginia Democrats are poised to enter the nationwide redistricting battle, according to three Democrats familiar with the plans, taking on an effort to redraw the state’s congressional lines just days before closely watched elections in the state.

“We are opening up the process reluctantly because of this aggressive midterm redistricting by Republicans in response to Trump across the country,” said one Virginia Democrat familiar with the plans.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/23/virginia-house-redistricting-democrats-00620430

[SSJVegeta]

1. How the hell is this surprising???

I saw this a mile away as soon as Texas started their crap.

Everybody knew Dems are likely to take back full control of the state. Obviously they'd be willing to redistrict out Republicans if that were the case...

[FBaggins]

2. Because the state constitution doesn't permit it

The news here is that they're considering trying to amend the state constitution, which is by no means guaranteed to be successful.

[SSJVegeta]

3. Again. Dont see how that's news. They would always have been expected to try

....just like California also is doing. And every state with trifectas have indicated they will attempt.

[FBaggins]

4. Harris won California by twenty points

And their amendment process is much simpler

Plus VA doesn’t have a trifecta.

[SSJVegeta]

5. Again. As I said. They will likely have a trifecta after this election. That hasnt been a controversial idea.

And again. Whether they will be successful or not has never been the question.