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Democratic dread in Maine: From the Politics Desk

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Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, we dive into the Democratic response … Read more

In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats’ redistricting referendum

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Michael Shull never imagined that a Democrat from the wealthy suburbs of Washington would represent his community in Congress. His corner of Virginia, with its sprawling farms and winding country roads, has been electing Republicans for more than three decades. Then came an unusual nationwide redistricting battle, with Democrats and Republicans redrawing congressional lines to … Read more