Obama Backs Virginia's Redistricting Referendum
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Former President Barack Obama backs a Democratic push in Virginia to redraw congressional district lines through a voter referendum, aiming to gain four more seats in the House. The plan, which could give Democrats a majority, will be decided by voters on April twenty-first, with early voting starting this Friday. Despite ongoing legal challenges, the state Supreme Court has allowed the vote to proceed. The effort is seen as a counter to Republican-led map changes in states like Texas, and is framed by Democrats as a way to protect their midterm chances. Republicans argue its an attempt by northern Virginia liberals to dominate other areas. Currently, the state has six Democratic and five Republican House members from court-drawn districts. Obama highlights that the map would only last until the next census in 2030, then return to a bipartisan commission. The outcome remains uncertain as the Supreme Court could still block the maps, underscoring the high stakes in congressional control nationwide.
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