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Virginia leaders weigh in on results of redistricting referendum
The measure could let Democrats gain up to four U.S. House seats, and Republicans say they will challenge the new maps in court.
- On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Virginia voters approved a referendum enabling mid-decade congressional redistricting, potentially shifting the state's House balance from six Democrats and five Republicans to a 10-1 Democratic advantage.
- Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger championed the measure as a response to President Donald Trump's campaign urging GOP-led states to redraw maps ahead of schedule to bolster Republican House majorities.
- Pro- and anti-redistricting groups spent more than $83 million on the referendum, with the Yes campaign enjoying a significant advantage, while opponents warned the measure could open the door to political gerrymandering.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries celebrated the result as a 'big victory,' while President Donald Trump claimed the election was 'rigged' on Truth Social and Virginia House GOP Leader Terry Kilgore vowed to continue the fight.
- Lawsuits are pending at the Virginia Supreme Court as opponents argue the ballot language was misleading and the process unconstitutional, while supporters insist the vote reflected fair democratic choice.
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