All posts tagged redistricting plan
Governor Scolds Law Makers
Gov. Bob McDonnell is demanding the General Assembly to end its open-ended special session. In a letter on Thursday the Governor told Virginia House and Senate leaders to return to Richmond, finish their lingering redistricting business and judicial appointments and …
Redistricting Maps Approved
The U.S.Justice Department has approved Virginia's new legislativemaps. Virginia is among 16 states that are required to submit their redistricting plans to the Justice Departmentunder the 1965 Voting
Redistricting Could be Costly for the State
Virginia's new redistricting plan could wind up costing the state five-million dollars. Secretary Donald Palmer of the State Board of Election says the large number of split precincts
Redistricting Plan Awaits Governor’s Review
The General Assembly has settled on a redistricting plan. The state Senate and House of Delegates approved the measure yesterday. Under the revised plan, South Hampton Roads and














