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Virginia Redistricting Referendum Fueled by $98M Dark Money

4/22/2026

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The Virginia redistricting referendum has drawn $98 million in dark money from nonprofits that do not disclose donors.
A New York Times analysis shows 96% of funds come from such anonymous groups.
$38 million is linked to House Majority Forward, a nonprofit tied to U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Republican group Justice for Democracy raised $9.4 million from similar sources.
Democrats aim to grow their seats from six to ten.

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The Virginia redistricting referendum has drawn $98 million in dark money from nonprofits that do not disclose donors.
A New York Times analysis shows 96% of funds come from such anonymous groups.
$38 million is linked to House Majority Forward, a nonprofit tied to U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Republican group Justice for Democracy raised $9.4 million from similar sources.
Democrats aim to grow their seats from six to ten.