Virginia Speaker Spares No-Vote Democrats, Calling Them 'Bed Wetters' After Redistricting Win

Virginia House Speaker Don Scott dismissed Democrats who voted No on the redistricting referendum as 'bed wetters' after the measure passed by about three points, with strong support from Black and Hispanic communities. Analysts noted the Yes vote was steady in majority-Black districts and outperformed in some minority areas, highlighting turnout among communities of color. Lawmakers emphasized the stakes for representation, while a Republican-backed challenge to the redistricting heads to the Virginia Supreme Court for a Monday hearing.