Virginia General Assembly Leaders Name Lawmakers To New Redistricting Commission

Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post: Local
Thu, 12/03/2020 - 2:07pm

Three women, two of whom are Black, are among legislators chosen; citizen applications will be accepted until Dec. 28.

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