Tag: Congress
Dorothy McAuliffe launches congressional campaign
Dorothy McAuliffe, the wife of former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, on March 11 launched a campaign for Congress in the redrawn 7th District, under the assumption that Virginia voters will pass a constitutional amendment on redistricting. The 7th District, is currently centered around Fredericksburg. Under the redistricting proposal, it would encompass Annandale and would run … Continued
Early voting starts tomorrow on redistricting
Early voting starts tomorrow, March 6, on a state constitutional amendment authorizing a redistricting plan for members of the House of Representatives. The measure is designed to level the playing field to give Virginia Democrats an edge following redistricting actions by other states that benefit Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. Virginia’s redistricting plan only … Continued
Virginia Supreme Court approves referendum on redistricting
In a major win for Virginia Democrats, the state Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 13 that a public referendum on a redistricting plan can go forward. A special election on a redrawn map of Virginia’s congressional districts is set for April 21. Early voting will start on March 6. The new map was developed by … Continued