RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia Democrats may be planning a vote to redraw the state's congressional maps in a special session next week.

The New York Times broke the news on Thursday, reporting that Virginia Senate majority leader Scott Surovell had confirmed the redistricting plans.

According to that report, Democrats are planning "the first step" toward redrawing congressional maps in an attempt to gain two or three more seats.

A notice from the Office of the Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates confirmed that the House will reconvene for a special session at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, but did not specify what would be discussed. No Democratic leaders in Virginia have commented on any redistricting plans as of the time of this reporting.

The Virginia Senate Republican Caucus

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