
Virginia Democrats’ high‑stakes redistricting push collapsed after courts struck down the new maps, producing roughly $70 million in campaign and legal losses and sparking public infighting over responsibility. The defeat erased the voter‑approved map and altered short‑term political dynamics in the state. Unable to undo the changes before the midterms, many Democrats are refocusing energy on a messaging strategy that emphasizes the political and racial consequences of Republican mapmaking.
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