Virginia’s new House map is dead. Democrats think they can still flip these seats. 58.7%
The Washington Post - By Teo Armus, Gregory S. Schneider - 5/16/2026, 4:48 PM
Biased Writer Voice 87.3% - Confirmation Bias 58.7% - Status Quo Bias 58.7%
Even after a Supreme Court ruling on Friday put a final stop to Democratic efforts to redraw Virginia’s congressional maps, the state will remain central to the party’s battle to win control of the House in November. Republicans won the redistricting war in Virginia, but several lawmakers remain vulnerable. more