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Mar 9, 2026

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Democratic primary turnout and pushback to Republican efforts to gerrymander seats are inhibiting the triumph Trump might have initially expected.

After the 2024 election, Republicans exulted over Donald Trump’s surprisingly strong performance among Latino voters. This was a “historic realignment” of the electorate, the National Republican Campaign Committee said, one that would produce GOP victories for years to come.

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Virginia court allows a referendum on Democratic-led redistricting that could flip 4 US House seats

For the second time, Virginia’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that voters can cast ballots on a Democratic-led congressional redistricting plan that could help the party win four more U.S. House seats, as the justices review legal challenges to the effort.

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Spanberger once blasted gerrymandering and now backs amendment critics say could erase Virginia GOP

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger officially endorsed a Democratic-led redistricting amendment set to go before the commonwealth’s voters on April 21.

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