Jeffries clinches a high-stakes redistricting win to flex leadership heft
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries engineered a statewide redistricting push that reshaped Virginia’s map from a 6-5 Democratic advantage to a 10-1 edge, backed by $38 million from a leadership-aligned group, a win Pelosi called 'fabulously' executed and seen as validation of Jeffries’ political muscle as he eyes the speakership, even as some Democrats urge him to press harder against the Trump administration and GOP redistricting plans.
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- Trump claims Virginia redistricting election was 'rigged' BBC
- How ‘Yes’ Won a Narrow Victory in Virginia’s Redistricting Battle The New York Times
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