The proposed redistricting map may help Democrats. But what does it do for Black Virginians?

By: Phillip Thompson

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 1,023

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Let us start with the obvious: the flyers using civil-rights imagery to influence Black Virginia voters on redistricting were juvenile, foolish, and deserving of the outrage they received. This effort generally represented the Republicans’ way of communicating with Black people: tone deaf and completely cynical. Any Black person associated with that effort should be embarrassed and criticized.

People behind cynical referendum mailer deserve ongoing harsh blowback

On the other hand, Black voters …

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