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Virginia Approves Legislature Redistricting Authority Amid Dark Money

4/23/2026

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Virginia voters approved a referendum giving the Democrat-controlled legislature authority to redraw districts through 2030.
James Carville said President Donald Trump's push sparked the Virginia redistricting battle and Supreme Court ruling removed equal-protection limits, letting the legislature redraw districts without constraints.
Al Hunt called the referendum terrible and noted gerrymandering plans in North Carolina and Texas.
Reports said dark-money contributions entered Virginia before the vote, possibly influencing the outcome.

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Virginia voters approved a referendum giving the Democrat-controlled legislature authority to redraw districts through 2030.
James Carville said President Donald Trump's push sparked the Virginia redistricting battle and Supreme Court ruling removed equal-protection limits, letting the legislature redraw districts without constraints.
Al Hunt called the referendum terrible and noted gerrymandering plans in North Carolina and Texas.
Reports said dark-money contributions entered Virginia before the vote, possibly influencing the outcome.