For states that do off year elections like VA , can they do ballot measures in the state elections? Putting independent redistricting on the ballot for next fall could be a smart move. I honestly think any D gubernatorial candidate between now and '20 should be hammering the hell out of running on independent redistricing. Especially Edwards and Cooper.
The next gubernatorial campaign isn't until 2021, so it would be up to Northam. He said he wanted an independent commission, but we'll have to see what Democrats in the legislature want to do if/when they take over, and it's likely they'll take over following the 2019 legislative elections.
Yeah, they could always do it as a bill if/when they take over both houses next fall.
