Virginia’s map ruling preserves status quo as Democrats eye a few flips
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The Virginia maps upheld by the Supreme Court will remain in effect for the 2024 elections, ending Democratic hopes for a redraw edge. Despite the setback, Democrats see opportunities to flip several districts in a state where Trump-era margins, local dynamics, and candidate alignments could yield a few gains. The 2nd District is a prime toss-up, the 1st District leans Republican, the 5th District could tilt Democratic, the 6th is considered safely Republican, and the 7th district stands as a key vulnerable seat for Democrats, with most other incumbents expected to face limited competition.
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