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Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that gives the Democratic-controlled General Assembly authority to redraw the state's congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. The referendum passed by approximately 2.8 percentage points, with more than 3 million ballots cast.
Democrats are expected to use this power to shift Virginia's congressional delegation from a 6-5 Democratic advantage to a 10-1 domination, providing a crucial boost in their effort to retake control of the House of Representatives.
The vote marks the latest development in a wave of mid-decade redistricting efforts triggered by President Trump's 2025 call for Texas Republicans to redraw House districts, prompting California Democrats and other states to follow suit.
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