Blowout GOP Win in Virginia Has Democrats Rethinking Congressional Gerrymandering

Rice, who serves as a deputy commonwealth’s attorney, defeated his Democratic opponent, Cheryl Smith, by a significant 25-point margin; the latest figures show Rice scoring 62.46 percent of the vote, while Smith received just 37.5 percent.

Prior to Tuesday’s election, the district was largely regarded as a secure seat for Republicans, so Rice’s victory comes as no real surprise; however, the extent of his win is particularly revealing.