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Virginia Democrats Push Redistricting Referendum Amid Political Tensions

3/24/2026

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Virginia Democrats are pushing a referendum to redraw the state's congressional map.
Rep. Donald Beyer (D-Va.) says the effort counters Donald Trump rather than fairness.
Virginia House Minority Leader Terry Kilgore (R-VA) says the redistricting is unfair and politically motivated.
The map would favor Democrats, with five of Virginia's 11 districts drawn from Arlington and Fairfax.
As early voting begins, signs in conservative counties urge rejecting the map.

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Virginia Democrats are pushing a referendum to redraw the state's congressional map.
Rep. Donald Beyer (D-Va.) says the effort counters Donald Trump rather than fairness.
Virginia House Minority Leader Terry Kilgore (R-VA) says the redistricting is unfair and politically motivated.
The map would favor Democrats, with five of Virginia's 11 districts drawn from Arlington and Fairfax.
As early voting begins, signs in conservative counties urge rejecting the map.