Democrats reach agreement on 10-1 map

Democrats in the General Assembly have reached an agreement on a final 10-1 congressional redistricting proposal to go before voters in a referendum.

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Democrats reach agreement on 10-1 map

Democrats in the General Assembly have reached an agreement on a final 10-1 congressional redistricting proposal to go before voters in a referendum.

“We made a promise to level the playing field, and today we’re keeping our promise,” Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, said during a press conference with Speaker of the House Don Scott, D-Portsmouth. “We said 10-1 and we meant it. We are proud to deliver a map that stands up for democracy, to stand up for Virginians, to stand up and give us a voice.”