The U.S. Supreme Court will consider the fate of the Commonwealth’s legislative map, which could again change the potential outcome of the 2019 elections following the unveil of the new map drawn by the court-appointed special master.
Politifact Rates Delegate Chris Jones’ ‘Republican Diversity’ Claim In Virginia Legislature ‘True’
“Republicans have had more African-Americans on key committees than when the Democrats were in control,” said House Appropriations Committee Chairman Chris Jones (R-Suffolk).
Partisan Politics Is The Name Of The Game In Virginia’s Redistricting Fight
False claims of stalling in the courts, false claims of stalling politically, false claims of protecting racial gerrymandering, and the refusal of Democrats to unveil the mysterious map maker are all leading to the frustration of Republicans in the House of Delegates in dealing with redistricting.
Top Virginia House GOP Lawmaker Calls Democratic Redistricting Plan Hypocritical Partisan Power Grab
The map revealed by House Democrats on Wednesday shows changes in 29 of the Commonwealth’s 100 legislative districts, causing the GOP leadership to rail against the revamped boundaries.
Redistricting Bill Against Gerrymandering Clears Virginia House
Virginia’s political redistricting process is getting a new “rulebook” after legislation passed through the Republican-led House on Tuesday.