Virginia lawmakers pass redistricting amendment, sending it to voters for approval
If voters support it, Virginia's Democratic-controlled Legislature would be able to redraw the state's congressional map before the midterms.
www.nbcnews.comVirginia voters decided a mid-decade redistricting referendum on Tuesday (April 21, 2026), with “Yes” narrowly leading “No” late in the night.[3]
What the vote is about
- The referendum would allow Virginia to redraw congressional districts mid-decade (from 2025 to October 2030) under certain conditions.[3]
- Both parties treat the outcome as important for control of U.S. House seats in the fall.[7]
Latest reported results (unofficial, nighttime tallies)
- As of one late-night update: Yes ~50.07% (1,122,814) vs No ~49.93% (1,119,541), with 130 of 133 localities reporting at that time.[3]
- Reporting also noted shifts in the lead as results from larger/urban areas came in.[3]
Political context
- The plan is tied to Democrats seeking a stronger advantage in multiple districts (reported as potentially gaining around four seats, depending on how maps are drawn).[1][3]
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