Virginia Voters Approve Congressional Redistricting Referendum
Virginia voters approved a congressional redistricting referendum on Tuesday night, backed by Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger. The measure could provide Democrats with four additional House seats. Democratic lawmakers attributed the nationwide redistricting battles to actions initiated by President Donald Trump.
jurist.orgVirginia voters passed a congressional redistricting referendum on Tuesday night, securing a victory for Democrats and potentially shifting the landscape for the 2026 midterms. The referendum, backed by Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger, could give Democrats four more House seats.
The measure narrowly passed, following President Donald Trump's push for redistricting in Republican-controlled states. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media outside the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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' Another representative added, 'Republicans engaged in redistricting discussions in Indiana and in Kansas and in all these other places. ' A Democratic representative said, 'It all starts with Donald Trump asking Gov. ' A Democratic representative said, 'Mr.
' Democratic lawmakers defended their party's response, with some describing it as necessary defense against Republican-led efforts.
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