US EditionWhere to Vote Early in Hampton Roads for Virginia’s Redistricting Amendment
The amendment would let Virginia redraw 11 congressional districts temporarily, potentially adding four Democratic seats, with early voting open through April 18, officials said.
- On March 6, Governor Abigail Spanberger urged Virginians to support the temporary amendment, which she says preserves bipartisan redistricting, with early voting running through April 18.
- Amid national shifts, the source states that Virginia Democrats approved a proposed map this year, with Spanberger citing the president’s statements about seeking more Republican seats as part of her support.
- Under state law the amendment requires both voter approval and court clearance, allowing the General Assembly to temporarily redraw districts until post-2030 census redistricting.
- Opponents warn the measure risks reintroducing partisan mapmaking into Virginia's 11 U.S. House districts, while analysts say it could help add up to 2521 seats if approved.
- The Virginia Supreme Court has allowed ballots to be cast while legal disputes continue; election officials will provide more details before April 21.
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Spanberger assures Virginia voters that redistricting change 'temporary'
Gov. Spanberger sought to reassure voters Thursday that supporting the redrawing of congressional maps this year doesn't mean a return to partisan gerrymandering of state political districts in the future.
Spanberger Endorses Virginia Redistricting Ballot Measure After Years Denouncing Gerrymandering
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is facing criticism from Republicans after endorsing a redistricting amendment that contradicts earlier statements in which she said she had no plans to redraw the state’s congressional maps.In a video statement on X released Thursday, Spanberger announced she would vote “yes” on a ballot amendment allowing Virginia to temporarily alter its redistricting framework in response to partisan mapmaking in other st…
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Virginia MercuryEarly voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum
Early voting is set to begin Friday across Virginia for an April 21 statewide referendum that could allow the General Assembly to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of this fall’s midterm elections.
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