Virginia Democrats' Gerrymandering Gambit The 2020 census triggered a new wave of redistricting efforts across the country, including in Virginia.
As Democrats sought to capitalize on their electoral gains, they unveiled a plan that has sparked heated debate: the redrawing of Virginia's legislative districts with an eye towards bolstering Democratic majorities.
However, this move is not without precedent – gerrymandering, the practice of manipulating electoral boundaries for partisan advantage, has been a long standing feature of Virginia politics.