Virginia Democrats have called lawmakers back to Richmond for a special session next week, the first step toward potentially redrawing their state’s U.S. House districts.
They’re taking a play out of Texas’ book, which redrew its maps in September, backed by President Donald Trump and his push for more partisan districts in Republican-run states.
Virginia Democrats are hoping it will boost their party’s chances in next year’s midterm elections.
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, in an interview with WTOP anchor Nick Iannelli, called the move “a desperate grab for power.”
It’s all happening just days before Virginia’s high-stakes election in the race for governor on Nov. 4.
Listen to or read the interview below:
The transcript below has been lightly edited for clarity.