Democrats burn $40M on Virginia map redraw gamble

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Democrats spent $64M to redraw Virginia’s congressional map, dipping into House reserves, but the effort failed.

WHO: Democratic Party

WHAT: Democrats spent $64 million to redraw Virginia’s congressional map, including dipping into House election reserves, but the effort failed.

WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

WHERE: Virginia

WHY: The effort failed after Democrats spent $64 million on the map-redrawing gamble to defend key seats.

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Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' voting map bid · May 17, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Supreme Court rejects bid to revive Virginia map · May 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats’ congressional map bid · May 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Warner calls Virginia court map ruling ‘outrageous’ · May 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Virginia officials ask Supreme Court to restore voting map · May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Ted Lieu calls Virginia redistricting ruling “disgraceful” · May 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Trump, GOP vs Democrats redistricting battle next · May 10, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Virginia high court strikes down Democratic redistricting plan · May 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Virginia redistricting ruling adds to Spanberger’s woes · May 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
Typo-Laden Motion Reaches Virginia High Court · May 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules · May 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
Virginia Supreme Court blocks Democratic congressional map · May 9, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
Rep. McClellan says Virginia officials will explore options · May 9, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Virginia Supreme Court tosses voter-approved redistricting plan · May 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Virginia top court rules for Republicans · May 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET
Rep. McClellan: Virginia court blocks new congressional map · May 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Analysis: Why Trump’s Iran pressure campaign isn’t working · May 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Judge Sen. Mark Warner helped torpedo Virginia redistricting · May 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Florida GOP Cheers Virginia Court Redistricting Ruling · May 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Virginia Court Strikes Down Dem Redistricting Plan · May 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET

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