Virginia Approves Referendum to Redraw House Maps Before 2026 Midterms

Virginia lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment on Friday to allow mid-decade redistricting of congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.The proposal moves to a statewide referendum in April where voters will decide whether to grant the legislature power to redraw boundaries currently managed by an independent commission.Democrats aim to flip up to four Republican seats in the USA House of Representatives to counter similar redistricting efforts by Republican leaders in states like Texas.