Upshot: How Democrats could wind up winning on redistricting

Upshot: How Democrats could wind up winning on redistricting

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The Upshot

November 10, 2025

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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.

By Nate Cohn

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