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Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott outlined the state's redistricting plans amid other states' efforts to make maps more favorable to Democrats or Republicans.

Magic Earth has again updated its subscription model, switching to "freemium"; certain features will continue to be available free of charge

An analysis of the proposed redistricting map by PlanScore shows the new district would give Democrats just a 1% chance of winning.