Virginia Senate passes redistricting constitutional amendment

The Virginia state Senate has approved a constitutional amendment allowing the Democrat-controlled legislature to redraw U.S. House maps before the 2026 midterm elections, following a similar vote in the House. If the amendment passes in a spring ballot, the legislature will take over redistricting from a non-partisan commission. Virginia Democrats aim to gain up to four additional seats, while Republicans criticize the move as partisan gerrymandering. This decision highlights the ongoing battle over congressional map control amid the upcoming elections.

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