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Democrats Redraw Virginia Map, Potentially Gaining Four Seats

4/23/2026

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On April 21, 2026, Democrats approved a new congressional map in Virginia.
Republicans had previously gained ground with new Republican seats in several states.
Democrats created their own gerrymander in California.
Virginia's map could add four Democratic-leaning seats, and a pending Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act could allow Republican states to redraw maps and shift the advantage.

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Story summary

On April 21, 2026, Democrats approved a new congressional map in Virginia.
Republicans had previously gained ground with new Republican seats in several states.
Democrats created their own gerrymander in California.
Virginia's map could add four Democratic-leaning seats, and a pending Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act could allow Republican states to redraw maps and shift the advantage.