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Virginia Democrat Defends Spanberger-Backed Redistricting Referendum as Republicans Warn Proposed 10–1 Map Would Split Rural Voters
A Virginia referendum (on the ballot through April 21) would replace the state’s current congressional map — a 6-5 Democratic majority — with a proposed map that lik...
Virginia Supreme Court invalidates voter-approved redistricting referendum; Harris says decision benefits Republicans ahead of 2026
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the legislative process used to advance a voter-approved redistricting referendum violated Article XII, Section 1 of the Virgin...
Virginia Supreme Court invalidates April redistricting referendum; Republican-led Southern states move to redraw congressional maps after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
A series of court decisions last week reshaped redistricting activity in several states. On April 21 Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment concerning r...
Virginia voters approve measure allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional map; Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says move protects midterm fairness
Virginia voters approved a referendum that authorizes state lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map ahead of the midterm elections. The measure passed narr...
Virginia Voters Approve Amendment Letting Legislature Implement New Congressional Map; Move Could Increase Democratic Advantage
Virginia voters narrowly approved a state constitutional amendment that effectively sidelines the state's redistricting commission and allows the state legislature t...
Virginia voters approve congressional map drawn by Democratic legislature that gives Democrats advantage in 10 House districts, CBS News projects
Virginia voters approved a referendum replacing the congressional map drawn by the state's bipartisan commission with a map produced by the Democratic-controlled Gen...
Virginia voters approve referendum allowing Democratic-led legislature to redraw congressional districts, bypassing bipartisan commission
A narrow majority of Virginia voters approved a referendum that allows the Democratic-led state legislature to bypass the state’s bipartisan redistricting commission...
Virginia referendum would adopt new congressional maps; proponents call it fairness while opponents say it would shift seats from 6-5 to a projected 10-1 amid legal challenges
This opinion column reports on a Virginia referendum scheduled for April 21, 2026, that would amend the state constitution to adopt new U.S. House district maps. The...
Abigail Spanberger Denies Alleged Backroom Deal with Elaine Luria Over Redrawing of Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District
A viral video captured former Rep. Elaine Luria being followed after an event in Hampton Roads by an individual who asked whether she made a "backroom deal" with Abi...