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Virginia Voters Approve Redistricting Amendment, Boosting Democrats

4/23/2026

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Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment on April 22, 2026, permitting the Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw U.S. House districts.
The amendment passed by nearly three percentage points, giving Democrats a projected advantage of up to four seats.
Republican leaders filed legal challenges to the amendment.
The Virginia Supreme Court let the referendum proceed but kept the option to rule on its legality later.

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Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment on April 22, 2026, permitting the Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw U.S. House districts.
The amendment passed by nearly three percentage points, giving Democrats a projected advantage of up to four seats.
Republican leaders filed legal challenges to the amendment.
The Virginia Supreme Court let the referendum proceed but kept the option to rule on its legality later.