politics

March 25, 2026

Spanberger makes appeal for new map that gives Democrats 10-1 control

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) is encouraging Virginians to vote yes on the state’s redistricting referendum that could land Democrats a 10-1 advantage in Virginia’s U.S. House delegation.

Spanberger makes appeal for new map that gives Democrats 10-1 control

TL;DR

  • Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging Virginians to vote 'yes' on a redistricting referendum.
  • The referendum could lead to a 10-1 advantage for Democrats in Virginia's U.S. House delegation.
  • Spanberger stated the redistricting effort is temporary and responsive to actions by other states and the president.
  • The Virginia General Assembly, led by Democrats, would gain the authority to redraw the state's congressional map.
  • The measure has faced partisan challenges and court battles but received approval for the referendum.
  • Former Governor Glenn Youngkin vehemently opposes the plan, calling it an 'unconstitutional, illegal power grab.'
  • Virginia's Democratic U.S. House delegation supports the redistricting move.
  • Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA) criticized the Democratic support for the plan.
  • If approved, the new map could be implemented for the 2026 midterm elections.
  • Early voting for the referendum began on March 6, with the referendum scheduled for April 21.

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