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.GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans and Democratic former Rep. Elaine Luria are competing in Virginia's 2nd District again after a hard-fought race in 2022.CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images; The Washington Post via Getty ImagesJuly 31, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTVirginia 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.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
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.
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