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Virginia Voters Face Key Redistricting Amendment Vote

3/7/2026

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  • Voters will decide a proposed constitutional amendment to let the General Assembly redraw districts temporarily during the mid-census cycle, with early voting starting March 6 and the official election on April 21, and the Virginia Supreme Court has allowed the referendum to proceed.
  • The amendment could enable Democrats to gain four United States House seats.
  • Early voting begins March 6.
  • Republican Senator Ryan McDougle opposes the measure.