Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Virginia House Approves Redistricting Amid Political Maneuvering

10/30/2025

48 3

Summary

Story summary

The Virginia House of Delegates voted 51-42 to amend the constitution to let legislators redraw congressional maps next year.
The move is part of a broader mid-decade redistricting effort tied to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Democrats seek at least two more U.S. House seats in Virginia, where they hold six of eleven.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has called a special session to consider redistricting proposals ahead of November 4.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Virginia House of Delegates voted 51-42 to amend the constitution to let legislators redraw congressional maps next year.
The move is part of a broader mid-decade redistricting effort tied to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Democrats seek at least two more U.S. House seats in Virginia, where they hold six of eleven.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has called a special session to consider redistricting proposals ahead of November 4.