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Virginia Voters Support Redistricting Amid Controversy and Misinformation

4/4/2026

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In Virginia, a poll shows 52% of likely voters back a redistricting referendum to help Democrats gain seats.
Early voting has surpassed 619,000 ballots, with Election Day set for April 21.
Civil rights leaders criticize the campaign by Justice for Democracy PAC for misinformation and misusing civil rights imagery, saying it confuses voters.
The dispute reflects a national struggle over redistricting, with tech billionaire Peter Thiel funding the opposition.

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In Virginia, a poll shows 52% of likely voters back a redistricting referendum to help Democrats gain seats.
Early voting has surpassed 619,000 ballots, with Election Day set for April 21.
Civil rights leaders criticize the campaign by Justice for Democracy PAC for misinformation and misusing civil rights imagery, saying it confuses voters.
The dispute reflects a national struggle over redistricting, with tech billionaire Peter Thiel funding the opposition.