"Virginia voters have spoken, and tonight they approved a temporary measure to push back against a President who claims he is 'entitled' to more Republican seats in Congress. Virginians watched other states go along with those demands without voter input—and we refused to let that stand. We responded the right way: at the ballot box."
"This measure...will protect Black voters and give all voters a fair shot at representation."
Virginia voters passed a constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to temporarily redraw congressional district maps from 2026 to 2030. The amendment received 51.5% approval, with a turnout slightly lower than the previous gubernatorial election. This change could enable Democrats to gain four additional House seats, allowing them to dominate 10 out of 11 congressional districts in Virginia. Governor Abigail Spanberger emphasized the importance of voter input against gerrymandering, while advocates highlighted the measure's potential to protect Black voters and ensure fair representation.
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