Virginia Democrats win redistricting battle

In a major victory for the Democratic Party, Virginia voters passed a constitutional amendment that grants the state legislature power to adopt new congressional districts.

The referendum, which passed with approximately 50% of the vote, is a direct counter-move to President Trump's push for mid-decade redistricting in Republican-led states.

Projections suggest the new map could shift the state's delegation from a 6-5 Democratic edge to a 10-1 dominance.

National Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, have hailed the result as a crucial step toward reclaiming control of the U.S. House of Representatives.