Redistricting Referendum Expected To Add 4 Democrat House Seats To Move Forward, State Supreme Court Rules
By Danielle
For the second time, the Virginia Supreme Court allowed a referendum, which could lead to a new congressional map favorable for Democrats, to proceed.
As a result, Virginia voters will decide in April if they approve or reject a constitutional amendment that allows mid-decade redistricting.
The referendum is scheduled for April 21st.
The court’s decision Wednesday afternoon cleared the path for early voting on the referendum to begin Friday.
Previously, a Tazewell County Circuit Court judge granted an emergency injunction to block the planned referendum while the case moves through court.
Democrats are attempting to pass a congressional map expected to give the party four additional U.S. House seats.
If successful, the proposed congressional map drawn by Democrats would likely give them a 10-1 advantage in the state’s congressional delegation.
Virginia’s congressional delegation currently consists of 6 Democrats and 5 Republicans.
“Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. But right now, they’re under attack. Several Republican-controlled states have redrawn their congressional maps to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterm elections,” Barack Obama commented.
“Now Virginia has a chance to help level the playing field. If you live in the Commonwealth, early voting begins March 6, and Election Day is on April 21. Vote YES,” he added.
Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. But right now, they’re under attack.
Several Republican-controlled states have redrawn their congressional maps to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterm elections.
Now Virginia has a chance to help level… pic.twitter.com/CDgaH5sumc
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 5, 2026