Forced out of the military — and into the redistricting wars - Politico

Bree Fram’s long-shot campaign could be affected by Virginia’s redistricting referendum, which passed by about three points and weakened the national GOP redistricting push. The FBI search of a leading Democratic lawmaker in the redistricting effort could reshape local political dynamics and campaign messaging, potentially altering how candidates like Fram and incumbents frame the referendum and its legitimacy. Local races may be influenced by the added scrutiny and any fallout from the investigation.