The voters of the US state of Virginia narrowly approved a new electoral map favorable to Democrats on Tuesday in response to redistricting efforts by Donald Trump in several Republican states.
According to various American media outlets, including CNN and NBC News, the “yes” vote won by a small margin in this East Coast state.
Former Democratic President Barack Obama congratulated Virginia for showing what it means to defend democracy and push back against unfair redistricting.
It was reported that Democrats hope to increase their seats in the Congress to 10 out of 11 in Virginia with the new electoral map proposal.
The campaign in Virginia saw heavy spending from both sides, with Trump also getting involved.
In response to Republican efforts, the Democratic Party is also planning to redistrict in some states, notably in California.
The voting results were more uncertain in Virginia compared to California, with a mix of opinions from voters on the necessity of redistricting.
The campaign for redistricting in the United States is expected to continue as the Republican governor of Florida considers redrawing the map in response to the Virginia outcome.
