Democrats Spend $64 Million on Virginia Redistricting Gamble That Backfires

Democratic leadership spent upwards of $64 million attempting to redraw Virginia's congressional map, dipping into House election reserves for a bet that ultimately failed. The Supreme Court declined to reinstate the new map after the state's high court struck it down, leaving Democrats to fume over the wasted resources. This financial blunder underscores the high stakes and strategic risks involved in modern redistricting battles.