The map would dilute Republicans' hold in Virginia's conservative areas while giving Democrats a better footing in the districts they would like to flip. And it would give Democrats nationwide a boost in the redistricting battle for the House ahead of the November elections.

Virginia lawmakers unveiled a proposed map designed to help Democrats win four more congressional seats in this fall's midterm elections.

“Donald Trump knows he is going to lose the midterms, he knows it,” Lucas said after an agreement was reached.