Dems Have a Voter Problem - and Gerrymandering Won't Fix It
The article discusses the Democratic Party's recent gerrymandering efforts in Virginia and the subsequent backlash. It highlights the party's disregard for constitutional rules and the misleading tactics used to push through a new electoral map. The author argues that instead of manipulating the system, Democrats should focus on appealing to voters' actual concerns to regain support.
- ▪In November 2024, 47% of Virginia voters supported Republican congressional candidates.
- ▪Democrats attempted to create a new electoral map that would have resulted in a 10-1 split in favor of their party.
- ▪The Virginia Supreme Court ruled the Democrats' gerrymandering efforts unconstitutional, leading to an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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| Publication time | Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:53:02 -0500 |
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up next: now reading: Dems Have a Voter Problem. Gerrymandering Was Never Going To Fix It Dems Have a Voter Problem. Gerrymandering Was Never Going To Fix ItCOMMENTARY By Ryan YoungJune 01, 2026 AP AP X Story Stream recent articles Video: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Article: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Article: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Entry: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Video: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... In November 2024, 47% of Virginia voters cast ballots for Republican congressional candidates. Under the map Virginia Democrats tried to push through, those voters would have ended up with exactly one Republican district out of 11.
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