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Virginia Advances Redistricting Amendment Ahead of April Vote

2/19/2026

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Virginia lawmakers advance a constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting, potentially creating 10 Democratic-leaning districts.
The Virginia Supreme Court has allowed redistricting to continue while it reviews maps.
The move is seen as a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s earlier redistricting efforts in other states.
Voters will decide the amendment in an April referendum.
Economic reports attribute Virginia job losses to Trump's policies.

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Virginia lawmakers advance a constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting, potentially creating 10 Democratic-leaning districts.
The Virginia Supreme Court has allowed redistricting to continue while it reviews maps.
The move is seen as a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s earlier redistricting efforts in other states.
Voters will decide the amendment in an April referendum.
Economic reports attribute Virginia job losses to Trump's policies.