Virginia redistricting vote: What polls suggest and what voters will decide
Summary
Voters in Virginia will decide on a proposal to redraw the state’s congressional districts, which could increase the number of Democratic seats in the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia. The vote is close and could change the balance of power in Congress before the 2026 midterm elections.Key Facts
- Virginia currently has 11 House seats: 6 held by Democrats and 5 by Republicans.
- The proposal would redraw districts to favor Democrats, potentially winning them up to 10 of the 11 seats.
- If passed, the new map would create 8 safely Democratic districts, 2 leaning Democratic, and only 1 safely Republican district.
- Voters can vote early or on Election Day, with polls open from 10:00 to 23:00 GMT on Tuesday.
- The ballot question asks if the state constitution should allow the legislature to redraw districts before the 2026 elections.
- A "yes" vote supports immediate redistricting; a "no" vote keeps current district lines until after the 2030 census.
- Polls show a close race, with about 53% supporting the change and 47% opposing it.
- Redistricting can influence election outcomes by grouping voters to favor one party, a practice known as gerrymandering.
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