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Virginia backs new voting map in redistricting fight with Trump

Virginia backs new voting map in redistricting fight with Trump

Virginians voted Tuesday to back a new electoral map that could hand Democrats four more seats in the US House of Representatives, turning President Donald Trump's redistricting push into a potential liability for Republicans in upcoming midterm elections. The battle over "gerrymandering" -- the long-established but

Virginia voters approve redistricting amendment, potentially flipping 4 seats

(The Center Square) – Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday that could reshape the state’s representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and majority control coming out of the 2026 midterms. The Associated Press called the race at 8:49 p.m., with unofficial results showing 50.3%

Polls open in Virginia congressional redistricting vote

(The Center Square) – Voters are in the Virginia polls, choosing yes or no on a constitutional amendment that could sway four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives come November. New congressional redistricting maps were ignited by second-term Republican Donald Trump’s pressure onto Texas in 2025. Thus

Helena in early discussions for a new mill levy to staff new fire station

Helena in early discussions for a new mill levy to staff new fire station

HELENA, Mont. - Whether you’re driving or walking along Custer Avenue, you might notice the sign for the Helena Fire Department's third fire station. And you might be wondering, what’s new with this project? Well, plans for the new facility continue to move forward, with a $7

Legislation that could lead to faster election results advances

Legislation that could lead to faster election results advances

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pa. House State Government Committee has advanced House Bill 37, introduced by Rep. Scott Conklin and created to give election workers more time to process mail-in ballots, which could lead to faster election result reporting. Under current Pa. law, pre-canvassing of absentee and mail-in

Bulgaria ex-president wins parliamentary majority

Bulgaria ex-president wins parliamentary majority

Bulgaria's ex-president Rumen Radev, an EU critic who wants renewed dialogue with Russia, won parliamentary elections held on the weekend, according to near-complete vote results on Monday. The 45 percent of ballots his populist Progressive Bulgaria (PB) coalition scored in Sunday's polls -- according to

Slovenian liberal Golob fails to form government

Slovenian liberal Golob fails to form government

Slovenian outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob, whose party secured a razor-thin majority in parliamentary elections last month, on Monday said he had failed to form a coalition. His announcement opens the door for runner-up Janez Jansa, an admirer of US President Donald Trump, to seek to form a