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ozonito23 t1_iy6s8g2 wrote

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From what I've read, it'll most likely lead to a special election. I hope Richmond is ready to vote again because Republicans will surely try to take advantage of this opportunity.

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MissLauraCroft t1_iy6zpzm wrote

Is there much Republicans could do, though? That district usually votes 60%+ Democrat. Asking seriously, I just moved here 2 years ago and still getting to know local politics.

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goodsam2 t1_iy71j35 wrote

I've heard it's the most solidly democratic seat in Virginia...

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy86cuz wrote

there is no chance a republican wins this one

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ubiquitous_delight t1_iy8cc41 wrote

Good, one fewer election I need to pay attention to/participate in

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Danger-Moose t1_iy8ddkx wrote

I mean, you should still vote - but the race is probably going to be in whatever primary process they have if they decide to primary. IDK the process.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy8g8sa wrote

you get some weirdness, like the firehouse caucus bit. But it would be really rich and heavy handed to not have a primary for this.

But I think it's up to the democrats to decide

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jacksonwarg t1_iy7cm0p wrote

Not likely- I hear people say that democrats are less likely to turn out for special elections, but I don't think there is much merit to it. If that is an effect, I don't think it would be a large enough effect to matter here. But obviously everyone should go vote again.

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raindeerpie t1_iy87zt4 wrote

now is the chance to strike. hopefully they put up a a good candidate. it would be nice to have two good ones to choose from for once.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy86blt wrote

This seat was drawn for black democrats. Republicans don't have a chance in hell at it honestly.

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LilWhiny t1_iy8bnit wrote

This seat was drawn by the Supreme Court of Virginia. Our state is not actually partisan gerrymandered right now, and the map is considered to be pretty fair. Not that I voted for the constitutional amendment that got us to this.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy8g48b wrote

I agree, I like the new map generally, especially compared to what came before. I voted for the constitutional amendment proudly. This district was drawn for a black democrat for all sorts of reasons, that doesn't necessarily mean gerrymandered. It's much better than the last one

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Captain_Tiberius t1_iy8cjbr wrote

In theory, Virginia is no longer partisan gerrymandered. However, the Supreme Court of Virginia is majority republican, and judges these days are partisan.

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LilWhiny t1_iy8ewas wrote

Hence why I didn’t vote for the amendment. But most analysts consider our maps balanced.

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PyreDruid t1_iy93nyx wrote

The VA Supreme Court isn’t crazy partisan either though.

And the maps are fair, it’s just that the district with those cities in it will be insanely Dem.

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JaredGoffsMeeMaw t1_iy7xwt7 wrote

I’d like to see them try to win this district. It would be funny to see.

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Gothmom85 t1_iy7owx5 wrote

I'm sure it'll be fine with the % we have, But it will be a total shit show while they try.

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