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Virginia’s victory good for Democrats but also shows Trump’s redistricting battle could be all for nothing

California voters [approved](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/04/california-prop-50-voting-result) maps that could cost Republicans five House seats, the same number Texas Republicans hoped to win with their redistricting. In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger was [elected governor](https://www.theguardian.com

Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war

California and Utah that resulted in about six new Democrat-dominated districts. Virginia’s victory largely neutralised Republican gains, adding between two and four seats for Democrats. “This could shift Virginia from