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‘We’re gonna hang strong’: Black women in Congress face the next voting rights fight
PorGrace Panetta May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

This story was originally reported by Grace Panetta of The 19th. Meet Grace and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.Rep. Terri Sewell grew up steeped in the history of the Civil Rights Movement in Selma. She’s represented Alabama’s 7th District for over 15 years, one of the few Black women in…

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Gobierno y política | Gobierno estatal de Virginia

Virginia Backs Mid-Decade Redistricting, Opening Door to New House Map
PorStaff Writer April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to temporarily redraw congressional districts before the 2026 elections, a move that could significantly boost Democrats in the battle for control of the U.S. House.

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Gobierno y política | Gobierno estatal de Virginia

Virginia’s April 21 Ballot: A Vote on Redrawing Congressional Districts Early
PorStaff Writer April 18, 2026April 18, 2026

Virginia voters will decide whether to allow early redrawing of congressional districts before 2031 and what that means for representation across the state.

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