Virginia votes on new congressional map with control of House at stake
Summary
Virginia voters are deciding whether to approve new congressional maps that could help Democrats win more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The vote is closely watched because it may stop President Trump’s effort to use redistricting to keep Republican control of Congress.Key Facts
- The referendum asks Virginians to approve new congressional district lines through the 2030 census.
- Governor Abigail Spanberger supports the new maps, which could shift the current balance from six Democrats and five Republicans to mostly Democrats.
- President Trump is trying to use redistricting in states like Texas to help Republicans keep control of the House.
- Similar redistricting battles are happening in other states like Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, California, Utah, and Florida.
- The referendum must be approved again by the Virginia legislature to take effect.
- There is a legal challenge in the Virginia Supreme Court that could affect the vote results.
- Voter turnout was high, with more than 1.37 million early ballots cast.
- Both sides have spent millions of dollars campaigning for or against the referendum.
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