Washington, D.C. — Today, Virginia voters approved a congressional redistricting plan that helps level the playing field against President Donald Trump’s partisan effort to rig elections. In response, Neera Tanden, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement:
Today’s vote is a clear repudiation of President Trump’s ploy to manipulate the balance of power in Congress. It’s a direct response to Trump’s push for out-of-cycle redistricting changes and stands as a powerful statement in support of our democracy and fair elections. By allowing Virginia to temporarily change its congressional map, voters have helped prevent Trump from rigging the system and trying to escape accountability for policies that are hurting Americans. This vote gives Virginians the power to protect fair representation in Congress for themselves and their fellow Americans across the country.
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