Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
Representative Jennifer McClellan dismissed claims of an urban-rural divide, arguing that Democratic policies benefit all Virginians.
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Representative Jennifer McClellan dismissed claims of an urban-rural divide, arguing that Democratic policies benefit all Virginians.
Republicans are mobilizing rural Virginia voters against a Democratic-led redistricting referendum that could flip the state's House delegation. High-profile leaders like Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries are campaigning heavily as spending nears $65 million ahead of a critical vote.
U.S. Representative whose district is being targeted
Cline's version of this story ↗House Democratic Leader supporting the referendum
Jeffries's version of this story ↗U.S. Senator
Governor of Virginia
Across the spectrum of coverage, outlets like Local News 8 and KRDO consistently frame Representative Jennifer McClellan as dismissing Republican concerns regarding an urban-rural divide in the new redistricting maps. All far-right sources agree, portraying McClellan as arguing that the new maps will benefit all Virginians, not just urban areas. This cross-spectrum agreement on her stance is notable.
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