Democrats win Virginia redistricting battle

The passage of the constitutional amendment allows the Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw congressional lines, dealing a blow to Republican hopes of maintaining their narrow majority.

Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders hailed the victory as a critical counter-move against GOP gerrymandering efforts in other states.

Republicans are now expected to shift their focus to Florida as the next major battleground for boundary changes.

The result reflects an increasingly aggressive national strategy where both parties seek to secure electoral advantages through map revisions.