Obama backs Virginia referendum to redraw map, boosting Democrats
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Barack Obama urged Virginians to vote Yes on April 21 to approve a new redistricting plan that could realign the congressional map and potentially add four Democratic seats in November, framing it as a counter to GOP-backed gerrymandering in other states; polls show the referendum with a narrow lead as early voting continues.
- Obama Steps In to Fuel Trump’s Midterm Nightmare The Daily Beast
- Early voting picks up in Northern Virginia ahead of redistricting referendum WTOP
- Obama Urges Virginians to Vote ‘Yes’ on Redistricting Referendum The New York Times
- Exclusive: Barack Obama calls for Virginians to vote 'Yes' in new video just days before crucial redistricting election abcnews.com
- A special election in Virginia could have wider impact. Why it matters. USA Today
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