Virginia Redistricting Referendum 2026
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The referendum is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.
The state’s voters approved a map that could give Democrats four more House seats, putting the party on more even footing in the nation’s redistricting war.
Virginia's redistricting referendum faces fierce opposition as Republicans accuse Gov. Spanberger of reversing her pledge not to redraw congressional maps.
Congressman Morgan Griffith was in Bristol, Virginia Tuesday morning to greet voters headed to the polls for a special election. Virginians are voting on a redistricting referendum that would allow Democrats to redraw congressional lines in the party’s favor.
Not yet 100 days into her term, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) is facing a make-or-break vote on a sweeping gerrymandering push that could cement her power or expose early weakness on the national stage.
Democrats may win a referendum to give their party more House seats, but they are growing concerned — in part because of TV ads that might confuse voters about where the former president stands.
Union County Public Schools voted to defer a $173 million bond referendum Monday.
Member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association will vote on 12 proposed changes to the OHSAA constitution and bylaws during the annual referendum voting period May 1-15. Results will be announced on Monday,