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Trump Joins Rally as Virginia Vote Sparks Redistricting Debate

4/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump will join Speaker Mike Johnson for a Monday telerally ahead of Virginia's Tuesday vote.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump's participation.
Democrats, led by former President Barack Obama, push a constitutional amendment for redistricting, potentially shifting Virginia's delegation from 6-5 Republican majority to 10-1 Democratic.
Over 1.16 million voters have participated in early voting.
A poll shows 52% of Virginia voters support the referendum.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will join Speaker Mike Johnson for a Monday telerally ahead of Virginia's Tuesday vote.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump's participation.
Democrats, led by former President Barack Obama, push a constitutional amendment for redistricting, potentially shifting Virginia's delegation from 6-5 Republican majority to 10-1 Democratic.
Over 1.16 million voters have participated in early voting.
A poll shows 52% of Virginia voters support the referendum.