2026 Virginia redistricting amendment

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<p>The <b>2026 Virginia redistricting amendment</b> was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that appeared on the April 21, 2026, ballot in the state of Virginia. The amendment passed by a slim margin, temporarily giving back to the state legislature the power to draw the state's congressional districts, which had been drawn by a bipartisan commission. The authority to draw congressional districts will revert to the commission following the 2030 census. The amendment, mostly favored by Democrats and opposed by Republicans, is part of a larger, nationwide gerrymandering battle. It was first considered by Virginia lawmakers in October 2025, and was given preliminary approval on October 31. As required, the Virginia General Assembly passed the amendment a second time on January 16, 2026.</p>
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Virginia constitutional amendment temporarily returning congressional redistricting power to legislature.
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