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What to know about Tuesday’s redistricting referendum in Virginia

What to know about Tuesday’s redistricting referendum in Virginia

Summary

Virginia will hold a vote on Tuesday about new election district boundaries. The state’s Democrats want to approve a temporary map that favors their party for the U.S. House of Representatives, before the next Census in 2030.

Key Facts

  • Virginia Democrats proposed a referendum to approve a new 10-1 congressional district map.
  • The referendum asks voters if lawmakers can pass this temporary map before the 2030 Census.
  • This new map would benefit Democrats in upcoming elections.
  • The vote takes place ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
  • Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting district lines based on population changes.
  • The battle over redistricting is ending nationally as most states have finalized new maps.
  • The referendum is seen as a final chance for Democrats in Virginia to influence district lines.
  • The current situation involves political parties wanting favorable boundaries for elections.
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