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Obama Backs Virginia Democrats in Redistricting Fight Ahead of Midterms

3/5/2026

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Former President Barack Obama endorsed Virginia Democrats' bid to approve new congressional maps ahead of the November midterms.
In a video, he criticized Republican-led states for mid-decade redistricting to gain an advantage.
Obama urged Virginia voters to support a constitutional amendment allowing temporary redistricting until 2030.
Early voting begins March 6 and the election is set for April 21; the Virginia Supreme Court allowed the referendum to proceed despite challenges.

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Former President Barack Obama endorsed Virginia Democrats' bid to approve new congressional maps ahead of the November midterms.
In a video, he criticized Republican-led states for mid-decade redistricting to gain an advantage.
Obama urged Virginia voters to support a constitutional amendment allowing temporary redistricting until 2030.
Early voting begins March 6 and the election is set for April 21; the Virginia Supreme Court allowed the referendum to proceed despite challenges.