2017 Virginia HoD Thread

[Virginiá]

Considering the VA HoD map is a GOP gerrymander, come 2020 if the Dems have a trifecta, even a fair map will be devastating for the VA GOP.

This is why I was saying that when you consider the timing of this, once the Virginia Republicans lose power, it'll probably be for a long time - maybe until there is another realignment. Post-2019 elections in 2020, Democrats will push through extensive changes to election law, implementing same-day reg, auto reg, early voting, the works. This is on top of whatever they do with redistricting.

[Gass3268]

Considering the VA HoD map is a GOP gerrymander, come 2020 if the Dems have a trifecta, even a fair map will be devastating for the VA GOP.

This is why I was saying that when you consider the timing of this, once the Virginia Republicans lose power, it'll probably be for a long time - maybe until there is another realignment. Post-2019 elections in 2020, Democrats will push through extensive changes to election law, implementing same-day reg, auto reg, early voting, the works. This is on top of whatever they do with redistricting.

Move elections to Presidential years?

[TheLeftwardTide]

Lets go! Simmonds seems to be quite progressive. When she's inaugurated, this may be the most left-wing government in VA history.

But what about the other marginal races?

[Dr. Arch]

Considering the VA HoD map is a GOP gerrymander, come 2020 if the Dems have a trifecta, even a fair map will be devastating for the VA GOP.

Let's gerrymander the heck out of it. I'm all for fair districting, but as long as Republicans are against it and continue abusing it, let them feel the pain too. CA and NY should go for it too.

[Virginiá]

Move elections to Presidential years?

I would love for them to move all their state elections to presidential/midterm years, but I'm not entirely sure if they will. I don't know if it's in their platform or anything, but looking at a place like New Jersey, it's entirely possible they could keep it if they think it doesn't really matter.

Although I would argue that of course it matters. Not only would it save money to merge it with existing federal elections, but it would reduce the advantage of older/whiter/wealthier voters, particularly in the off-off year legislative elections, where turnout plunges into the 20s%.

[Landslide Lyndon]

[TheLeftwardTide]

Considering the VA HoD map is a GOP gerrymander, come 2020 if the Dems have a trifecta, even a fair map will be devastating for the VA GOP.

Let's gerrymander the heck out of it. I'm all for fair districting, but as long as Republicans are against it and continue abusing it, let them feel the pain too. CA and NY should go for it too.

NY state senate is Republican-controlled.

[Dr. Arch]

Considering the VA HoD map is a GOP gerrymander, come 2020 if the Dems have a trifecta, even a fair map will be devastating for the VA GOP.

Let's gerrymander the heck out of it. I'm all for fair districting, but as long as Republicans are against it and continue abusing it, let them feel the pain too. CA and NY should go for it too.

NY state senate is Republican-controlled.

I'm assuming it'll flip.

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

So hd 28 just goes even with the stupid ballot issues?

[Gass3268]

So hd 28 just goes even with the stupid ballot issues?

That's going to have to go through the courts. Maybe it gets throw out and we get another election, but I doubt it.

[KingSweden]

A one vote margin. You gotta be kidding me. Wow.

[Holmes]

LimoLiberal found dead

[Sestak]

LimoLiberal found dead in the rain in NoVa

[Gass3268]

FYI, all three of the judges on the panel tomorrow are Republicans.

[LimoLiberal]

LimoLiberal found dead

Why would I be unhappy that the Democrats picked up a seat?

[swf541]

LimoLiberal found dead in the rain in NoVa

[Gass3268]

Virginia House Republicans have conceded:

[King Lear]

FYI, all three of the judges on the panel tomorrow are Republicans.

I hope they don’t have a mental breakdown and try to screw with the certification.

[Oryxslayer]

I just got back from a One hour and Thirty minute episode without access to this race...damn Simmonds win by 1 vote! If VA law allows for second recounts, then that will 100% happen.

Also, can we officially refer to this as the Simmonds Landslide?

On HD 28, it is 100% in democrats interests to get the race thrown out. Doing so simplifies immediate House control, giving them a 50-49 Majority, and the subsequent special election would be a referendum on the parties and control of the state house - not local issues.

[junior chįmp]

Virginia House Republicans have conceded:

Boy....they gave up quick. I'm liking this new depressed and unenthused Republican Party

[Holmes]

LimoLiberal found dead in the rain in NoVa

[Gass3268]

I just got back from a One hour and Thirty minute episode without access to this race...damn Simmonds win by 1 vote! If VA law allows for second recounts, then that will 100% happen.

Also, can we officially refer to this as the Simmonds Landslide?

On HD 28, it is 100% in democrats interests to get the race thrown out. Doing so simplifies immediate House control, giving them a 50-49 Majority, and the subsequent special election would be a referendum on the parties and control of the state house - not local issues.

Virginia House Caucus conceded.

[Pericles]

HURRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

[KingSweden]

LimoLiberal found dead in the rain in NoVa

“I bless the raaaaain down in NoooooVaaaaaa

[Bidenworth2020]

HoD flips when recount in 94 puts Dem ahead by 1