Virginia Legislature Passes Amendment to Redraw House Maps
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Virginia lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment allowing the Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw congressional districts before the November midterm elections, pending voter approval in a spring referendum.
- If approved, Democrats could potentially gain up to four additional U.S. House seats, increasing their current six out of 11 seats in the state delegation.
- This move is part of a broader national battle over gerrymandering, with both parties seeking to redraw districts ahead of the 2026 midterms, following Republican-led mid-decade redistricting efforts in several states.
- The amendment in Virginia is a temporary measure, granting the legislature redistricting power only if another state conducts mid-decade redistricting first, and only until October 2030.
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