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Virginia Redistricting Referendum Faces Legal Challenge Amid Controversy

4/18/2026

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Virginia voters will decide a redistricting referendum amid a legal challenge.
The challenge claims the amendment passed during an unlawfully extended session, violating Virginia Constitution.
Critics say change would give Democrats a 10-1 advantage in congressional representation.
Jason Snead of the Honest Elections Project says the session extended nearly two years to push the amendment.
The Virginia Supreme Court has allowed the referendum to proceed, with arguments on April 27.

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Virginia voters will decide a redistricting referendum amid a legal challenge.
The challenge claims the amendment passed during an unlawfully extended session, violating Virginia Constitution.
Critics say change would give Democrats a 10-1 advantage in congressional representation.
Jason Snead of the Honest Elections Project says the session extended nearly two years to push the amendment.
The Virginia Supreme Court has allowed the referendum to proceed, with arguments on April 27.