Virginia lawmakers back redrawing congressional maps, paving way for voter referendum
ABC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Virginia's Democratic-led Senate advanced a proposed constitutional amendment allowing mid-decade congressional redistricting, with voters set to decide on the measure likely in April after seeing the proposed map.
- The amendment aims to redraw district maps favoring Democrats, continuing a national trend where both parties have sought to create more favorable districts mid-decade, sparking political battles in multiple states.
- The proposal has generated significant debate in Virginia, with Democrats arguing it prevents unfair Republican gerrymandering, while Republicans criticize it as political manipulation and urge fairness.
- Currently, Virginia's U.S. House delegation includes six Democrats and five Republicans, elected from court-imposed districts after a failed bipartisan commission, with the new amendment only effective until 2030
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