Virginia Democrats advanced a bid to reshape the congressional map, as the Senate joined the House in passing a constitutional amendment allowing the Legislature to redraw lines outside the decennial cycle if other states do the same, unless ordered by a court. The plan bypasses the voter-approved commission and must pass again after Tuesday’s election before going to voters. Democrats cite GOP mapmaking elsewhere; Republicans call it a power grab during early voting. With Abigail Spanberger favored for governor, Democrats aim to bolster their position and add seats.

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