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Virginia Redistricting Vote on Tuesday

Virginia Redistricting Vote on Tuesday

The vote is a focal point in a national battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives, with Democrats hoping to flip several Republican-held seats.

Former Governor Glenn Youngkin has urged voters to reject the measure, calling it a 'gerrymandered grab of power.' Conversely, former Attorney General Eric Holder has defended the push as a necessary step for fair representation.

Campaigning has been intense, with both parties spending millions on mailers and advertisements that voters say have left them confused by conflicting claims.

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Virginia
State of the United States of America
Glenn Youngkin
Governor of Virginia since 2022
Eric Holder
United States Attorney General from 2009 to 2015
Democratic Party
American political party
Republican Party
American political party