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Why Democrats Could Win the Redistricting War

Amending state constitutions seemed like a long shot, but Virginia’s move suggests more blue states may be willing to try, opening new possibilities.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom and Senator Alex Padilla helped win support for an amendment to allow partisan gerrymandering in California.
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