The proposed amendment came hours after debate in the Virginia Senate, in which lawmakers reiterated support for previously created redistricting commission.

Virginia House Democrats on Tuesday afternoon released the long-awaited text of their proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to modify congressional districts mid-decade if another state redraws its own congressional map for political reasons.

Virginia Democrats proposed language Tuesday for a constitutional amendment that would give state lawmakers the option to draw new congressional districts.

Virginia's push to redraw congressional maps is the latest chapter of a tussle among states to gain advantage for their majority party.

Virginia Democrats are taking steps to redraw their state’s U.S. House districts, hoping to boost their party’s chances in next year’s midterm elections and counter President Donald Trump’s push.

Newsweek's tracker shows Spanberger with an 8 point lead over Earle-Sears, with 51 percent to Earle-Sears' 43 percent.