‘Grow up’: Former Republican delegate defends civil-rights-themed mailers in redistricting fight

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 1,585

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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The political storm over a mailer campaign invoking civil rights era imagery in Virginia’s redistricting referendum fight intensified Tuesday as Black conservatives stepped forward to defend the message and oppose the proposed map changes, adding new context to the debate over the mailers that has centered on race and historical symbolism.

At the center of the controversy is former Del. A.C. Cordoza of Hampton Roads, a Republican who served two terms in the House …

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