Virginia redistricting fight ahead of 2026 midterms
The gist
Virginia's "Yes" campaign won an April 2026 redistricting referendum, but the state Supreme Court overturned the map.
The 2026 House races will use the old 2023 maps.
How it unfolded
- 2020Voters ratified a constitutional amendment creating a bipartisan commission to draw Virginia's maps.
- 2023The congressional maps under which the 2026 races will be contested were implemented.
- 2025Trump urged Texas Republicans to redraw districts mid-cycle for additional GOP House seats; Democrats swept Virginia's statewide offices and expanded their House of Delegates majority.