Virginia voters approved a mid-decade congressional redistricting measure in the April 21, 2026 special election, with unofficial results showing “Yes” narrowly ahead of “No” as vote counting continued late Tuesday/early Wednesday.[3][5]
Even with voter approval, multiple outlets report the measure may still be subject to court review, with Virginia’s Supreme Court considering whether the referendum/redistricting effort is invalid—meaning the vote could ultimately be overturned.[5][1]
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Unless overturned on appeal, the ruling will block the Democrats’ plans to redraw Virginia’s congressional maps to flip as many as four districts from red-leaning to safely blue seats.
www.democracydocket.comVirginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats in this year's midterm elections
images.ajc.comA Virginia judge struck down a redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers violated constitutional requirements during 2024 special session proceedings.
www.foxnews.comA Virginia judge has ruled that a proposed constitutional amendment letting Democrats redraw the state’s Congressional maps was illegal
www.audacy.comIf voters support it, Virginia's Democratic-controlled Legislature would be able to redraw the state's congressional map before the midterms.
www.nbcnews.comVirginia voters weighed a redistricting shift that could net Democrats four U.S. House seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
patch.comVirginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting plan plan that could help Democrats win up to four additional U.S. House seats in this year's midterm elections.
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www.democracydocket.comVirginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting plan plan that could help Democrats win up to four additional U.S. House seats in this year's midterm elections.
abc7chicago.comThere aren't any candidates on the ballot in Virginia's statewide special election on Tuesday, but the contest could still decide control of the closely divided U.S. House this fall.
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