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Virginia Voters Approve Redistricting Plan, Boosting Democracy Efforts

4/23/2026

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Voters in Virginia faced a referendum on a Democratic map redraw plan that could shift seats from six to ten.
Barack Obama, former president, urged support for the measure.
Black and Hispanic voters turned out in numbers and backed it.
Republicans, including former Governor Glenn Youngkin, criticized the plan as a power grab.
Civil rights activists hailed the vote as a democracy victory because it could influence upcoming midterm elections.

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Story summary

Voters in Virginia faced a referendum on a Democratic map redraw plan that could shift seats from six to ten.
Barack Obama, former president, urged support for the measure.
Black and Hispanic voters turned out in numbers and backed it.
Republicans, including former Governor Glenn Youngkin, criticized the plan as a power grab.
Civil rights activists hailed the vote as a democracy victory because it could influence upcoming midterm elections.