Virginia congressional map vote could embolden Florida Republicans to push for boundary changes, says Jeffries – US politics live

House Democratic leader says result should serve as a warning to Ron DeSantis after latest blow to Donald Trump’s redistricting battle

Polls showed a close race in the weeks leading up to Tuesday’s vote, with signs that right-leaning voters in Virginia’s rural areas were incensed by new maps that would see many of them represented by lawmakers who live in the state’s northern suburbs outside Washington DC.

The surveys also showed that voters were divided on Spanberger’s performance as governor, with Republicans accusing her of lying about her moderate credentials on the campaign trail then quickly pivoting left as governor, including by supporting the referendum.

If Florida Republicans proceed with this illegal scheme, they will only create more prime-pick up opportunities for Democrats.

We are prepared to take them all on, and we are prepared to win.

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