US EditionEarly Voting Points to an Edge for Virginia Democrats Trying to Enact a US House Map that Could Flip Four Seats
Early voting is in its final days as supporters and opponents clash over a temporary map that could affect House control.
- Virginia voters continued early voting on Tuesday for an April 21 referendum that could reshape congressional districts, with House Speaker Mike Johnson opposing the measure that could shift the state's 6-5 Democratic advantage to a 10-1 majority.
- Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger argues the redistricting is a necessary response to similar GOP-led efforts in other states, while Republicans claim it is a partisan power grab that would disenfranchise voters.
- Donors have contributed over $50 million backing the proposal, while Johnson raised $500,000 over the weekend to oppose it; Northern Virginia lags behind 2025 turnout by about 39,000 votes.
- A recent poll from the Washington Post and George Mason University's Schar School found the amendment ahead by 5 points, though the 'No' campaign faces an electoral environment favoring Democratic-aligned causes.
- The referendum's potential success would likely net Democrats four additional House seats this fall, influencing the balance of power in the U.S. House where Johnson fights to maintain a razor-thin majority.
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Mike Johnson Raises $500K Opposing Virginia Redistricting Measure
Richmond, Virginia — House Speaker Mike Johnson raised $500,000 over the weekend to oppose a Virginia ballot measure that could significantly reshape the state’s congressional districts, according to event organizers. Johnson appeared at a rally Sunday alongside former Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin before attending a private fundraiser aimed at defeating the proposed amendment. The measure, set for a special election on April 21, would allow De…
Mike Johnson raises $500,000 to fight Democrats' Virginia gerrymander
EXCLUSIVE — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) raised half a million dollars last weekend to combat a ballot measure backed by Democrats that could reshape Virginia‘s congressional map. Johnson headlined a rally on Saturday opposing the gerrymandering push alongside former GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Great Falls, Virginia. After the event, Johnson attended a private fundraiser, where he raised $500,000 to fight against the amendment. The amendment, whic…
Early voting points to an edge for Virginia Democrats trying to enact a US House map that could flip four seats
Early voting data from Virginia suggests Democrats have an advantage in their push to enact a gerrymander that could net them as many as four US House seats in this fall’s midterms.
‘We have to do something’: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder supports Virginia redistricting
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, seen here in 2018, is the latest national figure to throw their weight behind Virginia Democrats' campaign to redraw the state's congressional maps. (Photo by Toya Sarno Jordan/Getty Images)Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder ardently defended Virginia’s mid-decade redistricting proposal on a call Friday — a day ahead of his participation in a get-out-the-vote rally in Arlington while former Virgini…
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