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Why the Virginia redistricting referendum wasn't a slam dunk for Democrats

NBC News Clone summarizes the latest on: Virginia Redistricting Referendum Democrats Precinct Analysis Rcna341269 - Politics and Government | NBC News Clone. This article is rewritten and presented in a simplified tone for a better reader experience.

Precinct analysis by NBC News' Decision Desk shows stronger turnout in heavily GOP areas, but Democrats squeezed enough extra support out of populous suburbs to win.
Signs promoting Virginia's redistricting referendum vote
Signs promoting Virginia's redistricting referendum vote in Norfolk last week.Zach D Roberts / NurPhoto via AP

Democrats are celebrating after Virginia approved a redistricting plan that could help their party net up to four additional congressional seats in the race for control of the House. But it was a close call, thanks to lackluster turnout in Democratic areas and a rightward shift across much of the state, an NBC News Decision Desk analysis of precinct data shows.

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