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Liberty University's Falwell Urges Virginia to Reject Redistricting

4/21/2026

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Jonathan Falwell, chancellor of Liberty University, urged Virginia voters to reject a redistricting referendum.
He cited biblical values and claimed the measure would tilt the congressional balance toward liberals.
He said voting should reflect values on life and traditional marriage, and warned, "I don’t care."
Virginia Delegate Wendell Walker backed Falwell and urged constituents to vote against the measure.
Critics questioned pastors influencing politics from the pulpit.

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Jonathan Falwell, chancellor of Liberty University, urged Virginia voters to reject a redistricting referendum.
He cited biblical values and claimed the measure would tilt the congressional balance toward liberals.
He said voting should reflect values on life and traditional marriage, and warned, "I don’t care."
Virginia Delegate Wendell Walker backed Falwell and urged constituents to vote against the measure.
Critics questioned pastors influencing politics from the pulpit.