Dems' Hoodwinking Themselves Makes Their Loss in VA Redistricting Battle Before Midterms Even Sweeter
The Democrats faced a significant setback in their redistricting efforts in Virginia, which they had heavily invested in. Despite spending over $64 million, their attempt to gain four congressional seats was thwarted by the Virginia Supreme Court due to legal violations. This failure has raised concerns about the party's financial strategy and leadership ahead of the midterms.
- ▪Democrats spent more than $64 million on a failed redistricting effort in Virginia.
- ▪The Virginia Supreme Court invalidated the redistricting process due to a procedural constitutional violation.
- ▪Republican-aligned political committees had nearly twice as much cash on hand compared to Democrats before the referendum.
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Dems' Hoodwinking Themselves Makes Their Loss in VA Redistricting Battle Before Midterms Even Sweeter By Nick Arama | 5:07 PM on May 16, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The Democrats are so upset they're losing the redistricting battle. I wrote earlier on Saturday on how Kamala Harris is now promoting a slew of bad ideas in response, including going after the Electoral College, packing the Supreme Court, and making Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., new U.S. states.
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