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Virginia court blocks voter-passed congressional maps that boost Democrats

Move comes one day after voters approved the maps, leading state attorney general to vow office will appeal

The Guardian - US

Virginia Redistricting Fight Erupts After Conservative Judge Voids Referendum, AOC Accuses Republicans of Hypocrisy

A political firestorm is unfolding in Virginia after a Republican-appointed judge struck down a Democratic-backed redistricting amendment, invalidating the results of a closely watched special election and setting up a high-stakes legal battle that could ripple far beyond the state.

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Virginia judge blocks certification of redistricting referendum

A Virginia judge sided Wednesday with Republicans challenging the commonwealth’s new redistricting process for the third time, a day after voters approved a new map that would favor Democrats. After a hearing Wednesday, Judge Jack Hurley Jr. of the state Circuit Court of Tazewell County issued a ruling blocking the…

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29 dogs found dead in plastic bags at Alabama home with dozens more malnourished

Three people are facing more than 100 charges between them after cops made the gruesome discovery

The Independent UK

Virginia Republican who shared violent texts from prominent Democrat loses re-election

Carrie Coyner conceded defeat after igniting text scandal over Democrat imagining ‘two bullets’ in rival’s head

The Guardian - US

Mamdani's Win Suggests a Socialist Future for Democrats and a Rocky One for American Politics

Many in the rising generation are embracing collectivist ideas.

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12 things I think I think after Tuesday’s elections - Roll Call

Votes are still being counted, but it's clear Democrats had a decisive win in the 2025 elections. Here are some initial takeaways.

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Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected governor of Virginia

Former congresswoman beats Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia’s first female governor

The Guardian - US

Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor - Roll Call

Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger won Tuesday’s governor's election in Virginia, becoming the first woman to lead the commonwealth.

Roll Call

What to expect as voters test Trump’s sway and party power from New York to California

Off-year elections, including Zohran Mamdani’s high-profile New York race, could reshape the political map

The Guardian - US

Karl Rove gives his predictions for the key races this week - including one upset

Rove zeroed in on the New York City mayoral race and gubernatorial and down-ballot races in New Jersey and Virginia

The Independent UK

Election Day 2025: Five predictions on crucial New Jersey, California, New York and Virginia races

IN FOCUS: Are suburbanites in Virginia mad enough at Trump for taking their jobs? Will Trump’s multi-racial coalition hold in New Jersey? Will Zohran Mamdani have a mandate to govern? Eric Garcia with a series of bold predictions

The Independent UK

What to watch in Tuesday’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey and beyond - Roll Call

Key contests include the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races, the New York City mayor race and a California redistricting ballot measure.

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Axios

Dems outpace GOP ad spending for Tuesday's elections

The party's spending is among the reasons Democrats are favored to win most of the key races.

Roll Call

Is there such a thing as reverse coattails? - Roll Call

Next week’s elections in Virginia are testing whether a race down the ballot could drag down the top of the ticket.

The Independent UK

Watch those texts! Smartphones emerging as a new way for public figures to get into hot water

Some public figures carry threats to their livelihood in the palms of their hands

The Independent UK

Virginia’s AG debate spotlights Democratic candidate’s ‘abhorrent’ texts likening rival to Hitler: ‘I am ashamed’

Republicans have called on Jay Jones to drop out of the Virginia attorney general’s race after the leak of text messages where he made violent and offensive comments about a former GOP colleague

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JD Vance Defends Racist Texts in GOP Group Chat, Calling It 'What Kids Do'

JD Vance defends racist Young Republican texts as 'what kids do,' sparking fierce bipartisan condemnation and exposing a deep rift on political accountability in the GOP.

The Guardian - US

JD Vance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as ‘what kids do’

Vice-president downplays messages such as ‘I love Hitler’ in chat by 24 to 35-year-olds to ‘stupid jokes’

The Guardian - US

‘This is so vile’: Young Republicans face backlash after racist chats leaked

Politico documented the use of slurs, including the N-word and a homophobic term, and antisemitic comments in chats

Latin Times

JD Vance Downplays Leaked Racist, Sexist Messages From Young Republicans, Shifts Attention To Democratic Scandal: 'Pearl Clutching'

Vice President JD Vance downplayed the racist, sexist and antisemitic messages sent by young Republicans from across the country and revealed by a new report, saying that violent ones from Democratic Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones are far more relevant.

Roll Call

Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in Virginia as texting scandal upends fall elections - Roll Call

The fallout from revelations of violent texts sent by the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general continues to reverberate.

The Guardian - US

Virginia governor candidates trade barbs in fiery election debate

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears presses Abigail Spanberger over fellow Democrat’s ‘abhorrent’ texts

The Independent UK

Republican candidate for Virginia Governor says banning same-sex marriage isn’t discrimination

The Republican candidate for Virginia Governor defended her opposition to same-sex marriage during a debate against her Democrat rival.

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