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Augusta County Rejects Controversial Three-District Amendment Proposal

3/2/2026

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Virginia's Augusta County Board of Supervisors opposes a proposed constitutional amendment to divide the county into three congressional districts, citing diluted representation and misleading ballot language.
A special election is set for April 21 after a court ruled the vote may proceed.
The amendment aims to counter GOP gerrymandering in other states.
Similar resolutions have emerged in other counties, such as Rockingham.

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Virginia's Augusta County Board of Supervisors opposes a proposed constitutional amendment to divide the county into three congressional districts, citing diluted representation and misleading ballot language.
A special election is set for April 21 after a court ruled the vote may proceed.
The amendment aims to counter GOP gerrymandering in other states.
Similar resolutions have emerged in other counties, such as Rockingham.