From The Caroline Progress
The General Assembly has approved a plan for new congressional districts that goes to Gov. Bob McDonnell for his signature. If approved, the redistricting plan would significantly impact Caroline County.
Caroline is now divided roughly in half between the 1st District and the 7th District. The seat for the 7th, containing western Caroline, is held by Rep. Eric Cantor of Richmond, who is the House Majority Leader. The seat for the 1st, which contains the eastern portion of Caroline, is held by Rep. Rob Wittman, who lives in Westmoreland County. The redistricting plan approved by the General Assembly on Friday of last week would put Caroline entirely into the 1st District. Both Cantor and Wittman are Republicans.
Cantor issued a statement through his campaign, praising the General Assembly for "drawing congressional districts that are fair and true to the one-man, one-vote principle." "This legislation was the only plan presented which enjoyed both bipartisan and biracial support," he added. "It is a unity plan that represents compromise by both parties, and enjoys broad community support as well." Congressional seats will be up for election in November.