Virginia redistricting
Definition
The process of redrawing the boundaries of congressional and state legislative districts in the U.S. state of Virginia following the decennial census, often marked by intense partisan battles over gerrymandering.
Specifically, in 2026, it refers to a constitutional amendment referendum held on April 21, allowing the Democrat-controlled General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts instead of using the independent commission, with the proposed map favoring Democratic seats.
Examples
Virginia redistricting has politicians contorting districts like yogis in a partisan pretzel factory, all for that perfect partisan pose.
In the 2026 Virginia redistricting saga, the General Assembly's proposed map is so 'fair and balanced' it could moonlight as a Democratic fundraiser.
Rural voters are the unexpected stars of Virginia redistricting, turning out to spoil the urban artists' blue-hued masterpiece.
With polls neck-and-neck on Virginia redistricting, it's like watching a high-stakes game of electoral Twister – right foot in the blue district, left in red.