Virginia Redistricting Amendment 2026: How New Maps Could Shift the House Balance
Follow and Share on Social Media Virginia Redistricting Amendment 2026: How New Maps Could Shift the House Balance The Virginia Supreme Court cleared the path for the special election, allowing voters to decide whether the General Assembly can bypass the 2020 bipartisan commission to restore “fairness” following Republican gerrymandering in other states. Virginia Democrats are aiming to draw eight safely Democratic congressional districts and two Democratic-leaning ones in the state, where the House delegation currently comprises six Democrats and five Republicans. The new map would leave Republicans with just one safe seat. — NY Times Center For Common Ground is encouraging Virginians to vote on the referendum. Early voting begins on March 6 for the April 21 election. Check this StoryMap for details by district. Virginia redistricting 2026 Congressional Redistricting Democratic state legislators have proposed a constitutional amendment ...