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Virginians Vote on Redistricting Amendment That Could Flip House Seats
Supporters say the map could give Democrats up to 10 of the state’s 11 House seats, reshaping control of Congress.
- Virginia voters headed to the polls on April 21, 2026, to decide whether the General Assembly can redraw congressional districts before the midterm elections. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and closed at 7 p.m.
- Democrats seek to transform the state's 6-5 congressional delegation into a 10-1 majority, responding to Republican-led redistricting in Texas and Missouri. The measure aims to shift advantage before the midterms.
- Confusion marked polling locations as voters expressed strong opinions on gerrymandering. Frederick County voter Rob Calhoun said he voted "yes" to counter Republican efforts, while others opposed the measure on principle.
- President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson urged voters to oppose the proposal, calling it a "shameful" attempt to "disenfranchise" Republicans. Legal challenges remain pending at the Virginia Supreme Court.
- If approved, the measure would establish new districts until the 2030 Census, potentially shifting House control with 196 days remaining until midterm elections. Democrats could gain four seats under the proposal.
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