Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Virginia Voters Face Redistricting Vote That Could Shift Power

4/21/2026

38 3 Full Breakdown

Center

Voters Decide Redistricting

Virginia voters will decide on a mid-decade redistricting amendment that could reshape congressional maps.
If approved, the maps could shift representation from a 6-5 Democratic advantage to a 10-1 Democratic majority.
The referendum tests acceptance of gerrymandering and Democratic strategies against Republican-led redistricting.
A judge ruled lawmakers did not follow proper procedures, potentially invalidating the results.

Left

Democrats Target Redistricting

Virginia voters face redistricting that could reshape the delegation from 6-5 to 10-1.
If approved, Democrats will need to target college towns and affluent voters instead of rural areas.
Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, argues engaging rural voters could help Democrats regain the House.
Several Democrats are poised to run in the newly drawn districts, including a former Trump adviser and a former first lady.

1 of 2

Voters Decide Redistricting

Virginia voters will decide on a mid-decade redistricting amendment that could reshape congressional maps.
If approved, the maps could shift representation from a 6-5 Democratic advantage to a 10-1 Democratic majority.
The referendum tests acceptance of gerrymandering and Democratic strategies against Republican-led redistricting.
A judge ruled lawmakers did not follow proper procedures, potentially invalidating the results.

1 / 2