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Virginia Leaders Make Final Pitch to Voters Ahead of Congressional Redistricting Special Election
Supporters say the temporary map would counter Republican-led redistricting and could give Democrats 10 of Virginia’s 11 congressional seats.
- On Tuesday, Virginia voters head to the polls to decide a redistricting referendum that could shift the congressional map from the current 6-5 Democratic edge to a proposed 10-1 advantage for Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
- Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Attorney General Eric Holder defend the measure as a "temporary" response to "level the playing field," while Republicans denounce the proposed maps as an unconstitutional "power grab."
- Nearly 1.4 million Virginians cast early ballots by Saturday, with officials anticipating 50% turnout; Republicans have adopted the catchphrase "Don't Fairfax me" to protest the map's potential impact.
- Rep. Ben Cline warned rural representation faces significant shifts, as the new 8th District would stretch from York County through Spotsylvania County. Opponents claim the plan poisons the balance between suburban Northern Virginia and the rest of the state.
- Political science expert Stephen Farnsworth described the election's outcome as too close to tell. If approved, the measure serves as a temporary step before Virginia resumes its standard redistricting process following the 2030 census.
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Redistricting fight reaches Virginia as voters weigh new map
In Virginia, voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a high-stakes ballot measure that could reshape the state’s congressional map and potentially shift the balance of power in Washington. Supporters say it’s a necessary response to aggressive Republican-led redistricting in other states. Opponents call it blatant partisanship. Lisa Desjardins reports.
GOP blasts Virginia amendment as maps could swing delegation to 10-1 Democratic advantage
Virginia GOP lawmakers blasted a proposed redistricting amendment ahead of Tuesday's special election, saying it could turn a 6-5 congressional split into a 10-1 Democratic advantage.
Virginia votes Tuesday on congressional redistricting. Here’s what voters need to know.
Virginia voters are asked to choose "yes" or "no" on a redistricting referendum that, if approved, would put a new congressional map in effect for the 2026 midterm elections.
Virginia leaders make final pitch to voters ahead of congressional redistricting special election
Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday for a special election to decide whether to adopt a new congressional map that could give Democrats a 10 to 1 advantage in the upcoming midterm elections.
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