The MeidasTouch Podcast Virginia Dems Launch Surprise Plan to Stop Trump at Midterms
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Oct 26, 2025 
Don Scott, the Democratic Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, joins the conversation to delve into Virginia's political landscape. He discusses a surprising mid-decade redistricting plan aimed at countering GOP gerrymandering, made possible by a procedural error from Governor Youngkin. Scott critiques extreme MAGA rhetoric and highlights the stark contrast between Republican culture wars and Virginia's inclusive values. The dialogue also touches on the ramifications of these developments for upcoming elections, making for a timely and engaging discussion.
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Procedural Loophole Enables Fast Redistricting
- Virginia Democrats found a procedural loophole to reconvene a special session because Governor Youngkin never formally adjourned May 2024's special session.
- They can use that to take the first of two required votes to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot for mid-decade redistricting.
Adjust Election Calendar Proactively
- Delay primaries and candidate filing deadlines to accommodate the amendment timeline if necessary.
- Plan calendar changes now to ensure the ballot initiative and new maps can be implemented before the midterms.
State-Level Responses To National Gerrymandering
- Combined moves in Virginia and California could net Democrats multiple congressional seats and blunt partisan mid-decade gerrymanders.
- These responses are framed as reactions to Trump-era gerrymandering efforts in red states.