The move, which comes less than two weeks before the Nov. 4 elections, makes Virginia the second state where Democrats have jumped into the national redistricting battle.

Tens of millions of Americans may face disrupted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November.

Democrats are hoping the two moderate nominees for governor with national security backgrounds can give the party a winning formula.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears present different ideas for the future of Virginia, from economic priorities to stances on education and abortion.

The race is widely regarded as a bellwether for national politics, with both parties closely monitoring the contest's outcome.

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger leads Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears 52%-43% in Virginia governor race, while lieutenant governor and attorney general contests remain tight.

The campaign of Republican governor candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears accused her Democratic rival and former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, without providing evidence, of pushing for redistricting in order to help her in the race and to subvert the will of voters.

WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Thursday to help maintain food aid for state residents as a three-week-long U.S. government shutdown threatens to halt federal benefits.

Virginia legislature may bypass redistricting commission through constitutional amendment process, drawing fire from Sears campaign as desperate move.

For most of President Donald Trump’s second term, Republicans have bent to his will. But in two Midwestern states, Trump’s plan to maintain control of the U.S. House in next year’s election by