Democrats’ big Virginia plans were foiled, but it’s still at the center of the battle for the House

The Democratic redistricting plan creating four more blue-leaning seats got shot down in court. Instead, two existing GOP-held swing districts are home to hard-fought campaigns.

Virginia Democrats’ hopes to create up to four additional blue districts in 2026 were dashed when the state Supreme Court threw out their mid-decade redistricting plan. But even after snapping back to the old map, Virginia is still poised to be a prominent front in the fight for the House majority this year.

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