2017 Virginia HoD Thread

[Devils30]

The VA State Senate is going to flip easily in 2019 if last night was any indication. With the GOP still holding the presidency is probably 90% likely based on those Clinton northern VA seats. Dems need 1 seat there and probably can get 2-4. The House could be easy, just put a ton of pressure on 2-6 seats, win a couple. This will mean Dems will CONTROL redistricting in 2021.

VA-1 probably becomes a Prince William D leaning district and VA-7 a Henrico one. Dems can also adjust VA-2 to include more of Norfolk. Dems can create at least a 8-4 map if not 9-3 or 8-3-1. Remember, VA is gaining a seat in 2020 census.

[Devils30]

I think at least a few state reps, senators would take a deal to vote for Medicaid expansion in exchange for something good for their district etc.

[Devils30]

Dems only need 2 in the VA house, 1 in the Senate so they probably get it in 2019. They would be stupid to agree to a commission at this point. Roberts ending commissions would make NJ, CA, WA subject to Dem gerrymanders and AZ is rapidly trending toward tossup territory that could lean D soon enough anyway. A Governor's veto pen is enough to make PA, FL, MI drawn by the courts instead of the GOP as well.