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Virginia Redistricting Vote Passes, Democrats Gain 10 Seats

4/24/2026

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Campaign spending exceeded $80 million, with most donors backing the “yes” side of the redistricting referendum.
On April 21 2026, Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional districts, favoring Democrats in ten of eleven seats.
The Virginia Supreme Court is expected to rule on pending legal challenges to the referendum.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the outcome a victory for democracy while Inside Elections reclassified four Republican-held districts as Democratic-leaning.

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Story summary

Campaign spending exceeded $80 million, with most donors backing the “yes” side of the redistricting referendum.
On April 21 2026, Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional districts, favoring Democrats in ten of eleven seats.
The Virginia Supreme Court is expected to rule on pending legal challenges to the referendum.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the outcome a victory for democracy while Inside Elections reclassified four Republican-held districts as Democratic-leaning.