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Virginia voters approved the redistricting amendment on April 21, 2026, bypassing the state's bipartisan redistricting commission and handing Democrats the power to redraw congressional maps. NBC News projects the new maps could net Democrats up to four additional House seats, directly countering Republican-led national redistricting efforts tied to President Trump.
The 2026 Virginia redistricting amendment, a constitutional measure returning redistricting power to the legislature, is trending because Virginia voters approved it on April 21, 2026, potentially giving Democrats up to four additional House seats.
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"title": "Virginia voters back redistricting amendment after months of legal and political battles",
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