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Controversial Mailers Target Black Voters in Virginia Election

4/9/2026

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At a Hampton, Virginia town hall, nearly all attendees raised their hands when asked about controversial mailers.
The mailers targeted a primarily Black audience and depicted Klansmen in their imagery.
They falsely claimed that former President Barack Obama and Governor Abigail Spanberger opposed the redistricting amendment.
The mailers sought to influence voters against changes to Virginia's political map, signaling bias against Democrats.

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Story summary

At a Hampton, Virginia town hall, nearly all attendees raised their hands when asked about controversial mailers.
The mailers targeted a primarily Black audience and depicted Klansmen in their imagery.
They falsely claimed that former President Barack Obama and Governor Abigail Spanberger opposed the redistricting amendment.
The mailers sought to influence voters against changes to Virginia's political map, signaling bias against Democrats.